Total births
1,818
Unisex name · since 1883
Rossie
Rossie has 1,818 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12178
- among girls today
- 1,818
- born since 1883
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Rossie currently ranks #12178 among unisex names in America, with 1,818 babies recorded since 1883.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rossie has been recorded 1,818 times among girls since 1883, currently ranked #12178 nationally and more common than 31% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #12178 among girls today
- 1,818 born since 1883
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rossie is currently the #12178 unisex name in America, more common than 31% of girls - 1,818 born since 1883, peaking in the 1910s.
- #12178
- among girls today
- 1,818
- born since 1883
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Rossie vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12178
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 31% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Rossie was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
63 babies were named Rossie in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
How Rossie compares
1,818 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rossie's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rossie | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,818 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rossie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rossie's full recorded timeline at 1940, 26% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 74% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rossie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1919
Current rank
#12,178
Active since
1883
Rossie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (1919)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Rossie popularity over time - boys
768 total births recorded since 1891 (Rossie as boys' name)
Rossie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Rossie's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Rossie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 77
1880s
77 births
- 1890s
1890s
170 births
- 1900s
1900s
199 births
- 1910s
1910s
360 births
- 1920s
1920s
340 births
- 1930s
1930s
205 births
- 1940s 136
1940s
136 births
- 1950s 89
1950s
89 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s 47
2010s
47 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 360 births (20% of all-time use).
How Rossie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rossie's total volume
Rossie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rossie by state
Where Rossie concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 185 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 76 | 4.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 61 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Georgia share of Rossie's total US births 10.2%
Even split
185 of 1,818 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rossie? ▼
1,818 babies have been named Rossie since 1883. It currently ranks #12178 among girls. The peak year was 1919 with 63 births.
When was Rossie most popular? ▼
Rossie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Rossie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rossie are Georgia (185 births), Alabama (76 births), North Carolina (61 births).
Is Rossie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rossie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,818 births, and as a boy's name it has 768 births.
How long has the name Rossie been used? ▼
Rossie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 143 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rossie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rose, Rosa, Rosemary, Rosie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rossie's data
- Rossie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rossies (185 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rossie
Nearby Names Like Rossie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rossie
Rose Girl
#114 500,586 births
Rosa Girl
#662 177,415 births
Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Rossie side by side: Rossie vs Rose Rossie vs Rosa Rossie vs Rosemary
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rossie
Columbia #12177
647 births · Peak 1916
David #12179
12,959 births · Peak 1983
Sarrah #12176
1,636 births · Peak 1977
Leva #12180
823 births · Peak 1921
Senora #12175
1,065 births · Peak 1923
Arletta #12181
2,395 births · Peak 1930
Concepcion #12174
5,224 births · Peak 1925
Pricilla #12182
4,466 births · Peak 1990
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rossie: #12178 Unisex Name - 1,818 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rossie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rossie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.