Rosie

Rosie is a girl's name of English origin meaning “tea.” In 2024 it was given to 984 girls in the United States.

Rosie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“tea”
Pronunciation
/ˈɹəʊziː/
Also spelled
English

About the name Rosie

Rosie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “tea” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: English.

In the United States, Rosie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #114 in 1910, and in 2024 984 babies received the name — 84,454 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rosie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#114 in 1910
Peak year
1927
Babies named Rosie in 2024
984
Total since 1880
84,454

Rosie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#9 in 2020
Babies named Rosie in 2025
1,343
Total since 1996
36,895

Spellings & short forms

English

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rosie mean?

Rosie means “tea” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rosie a boy or girl name?

Rosie is a girl name. In 2024, 984 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rosie?

Rosie comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled English.

How popular is the name Rosie?

Rosie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #114 in 1910, and 984 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rosie?

Rosie is pronounced /ˈɹəʊziː/ (IPA).

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