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The baby name Rosie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊ.zi/ (ROH-zee).

Rosie is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊ.zi/ (ROH-zee)

What is the meaning of the name Rosie ?

The baby name Rosie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊ.zi/ (ROH-zee).

Rosie is English in Origin.

Rosie is the affectionate English diminutive of Rose, ultimately from Latin rosa, the name of the flower. The term reached Middle English via Norman French and quickly became a given name; the -ie ending follows a long British pattern of forming cozy pet names (Annie, Maggie). In Ireland, Rosie also intersects with Róisín (“little rose”), reinforcing its diminutive sense and floral imagery.

As a standalone name, Rosie appears on British and American records from the 19th century, peaking in the Victorian and Edwardian eras and enjoying a strong revival in the UK and elsewhere in the 21st century. Meaning “rose,” it carries associations of love, beauty, secrecy (sub rosa), and Marian devotion. Variants and related forms include Rose, Rosy/Rosey, Rosa (Romance languages), Róisín, Rosita, Rosina, Róża (Polish), Roos (Dutch), and elaborations like Rosalie, Rosalind, Rosamund, and Rosemary.

Rosie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rosie

Rosie O'Donnell Actor · Born 1962 · United States Rosie O'Donnell is an American actor and comedian best known for her talk show, 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show'. She also starred in films like 'A League of Their Own' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Actor · Born 1987 · United Kingdom Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is best known as a model and actress from the United Kingdom. She gained fame for her work with Victoria's Secret and her role in the film 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'. Born in 1987, she has also appeared in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. Rosie Malek-Yonan Actor · Born 1955 · United States Rosie Malek-Yonan is an Assyrian-American actress and author, best known for her role in the film 'Rendition'. She has also written the book 'The Crimson Field', which explores the Assyrian genocide. Her work often highlights her cultural heritage and personal experiences.
Rosie Day Actor · Born 1995 · United Kingdom Rosie Day is a British actor best known for her role as Mary Hawkins in the television series Outlander. She has also appeared in films like The Seasoning House and All Roads Lead to Rome. Born in 1995, Rosie has been active in the entertainment industry from a young age, showcasing her talent across various genres.

Celebrity babies named Rosie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rosie Nix Adams June Carter Cash television actor ★★★★★

Rosie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
FJ Girls 0 #7 3 583
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Girls 0 #20 4 950
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
Belgium Girls 2024 #85 106 424
PH 0 #87 10 5,607
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
BN Girls 0 #94 13 5,459
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
Canada Girls 2024 #138 162 2,795
BW Girls 0 #138 11 4,216
MT Girls 0 #147 7 3,773
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
PR Girls 0 #162 6 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
NA Girls 0 #188 37 7,146
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
JM Girls 0 #220 40 7,507
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
MO Girls 0 #229 23 7,056
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
PH Girls 0 #231 167 13,098
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
SG 0 #254 16 11,010
TW Girls 0 #257 20 8,139
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
QA Girls 0 #260 57 15,378
IL 0 #275 8 6,291
United States Girls 2024 #278 984 8,487
France Girls 2021 #283 128 3,185
SA 0 #283 13 10,560
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
MY 0 #309 22 12,352
CN Girls 0 #313 37 8,829
JO Girls 0 #314 12 7,570
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
OM Girls 0 #324 73 15,987
KZ Girls 0 #326 7 5,862
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
MU Girls 0 #336 16 8,539
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
KW Girls 0 #344 173 19,177
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
SG Girls 0 #378 216 18,916
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
BD Girls 0 #400 7 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #403 18 1,885
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
ZA 0 #423 25 14,421
AE Girls 0 #425 129 20,968
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
PT Girls 0 #434 18 7,952
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
CM Girls 0 #449 92 11,671
PA Girls 0 #458 24 9,861
CR Girls 0 #475 58 11,342
HK Girls 0 #479 137 16,104
RU Girls 0 #479 20 11,913
PS Girls 0 #487 37 10,981
GT Girls 0 #495 11 7,500
BH 0 #498 56 17,937
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Girls 0 #579 39 11,648
LB 0 #590 69 13,263
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
IN Girls 0 #612 20 13,121
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
SA Girls 0 #653 284 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #659 591 25,928
IT 0 #688 27 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
NG Girls 0 #713 74 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
Germany Girls 0 #730 109 4,949
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
MY Girls 0 #737 263 24,821
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
CL Girls 0 #787 65 14,098
NL Girls 0 #789 167 5,933
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
PE Girls 0 #892 52 14,861
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Girls 0 #919 41 14,742
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #924 60 5,561
BR Girls 0 #926 16 12,708
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,041 143 17,781
CO Girls 0 #1,052 27 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
DZ 0 #1,151 26 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,169 280 9,415
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Rosie is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
England & Wales, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Rosie

Rosie is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈroʊ.zi/ (ROH-zee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rose, Rosy, Rosi, Rozie and Rozi.
Across languages, Rosie has these equivalents: Rosa (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Rose (English, French), Roza / Роза (Russian, Bulgarian), Róża (Polish), Roos (Dutch), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Rosie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Rosie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Rosie's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #331 in 2011 to #283 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Rosie are in our database, including Rosie O'Donnell (Actor), Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Actor), Rosie Malek-Yonan (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rosie for their child, including June Carter Cash.