Rosy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rosy has its origins in Latin, meaning 'rose'. It evolved from its Latin roots through Old French to become the English name we know today. The name carries connotations of beauty and love, though it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is perceived positively in modern times. Variants include Rose and Rosa, and notable individuals with this name include a few contemporary figures in the digital space.
The name Rosy is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rosy has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2253rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3609th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4018th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6769th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4752nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4202nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3373rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosy"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊzi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Rosy is derived from the Latin word 'rosa', meaning 'rose'. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, often associated with the flower symbolizing beauty and love.
Meaning
rose
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Rose (Old French), Rosy (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive of Rose, reflecting the Victorian fascination with flowers and their meanings.
Variants & Derivatives
Rose, Rosa, Rosalie, Rosanna
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Rosy is often viewed as a cheerful and light-hearted name, associated with positivity and warmth.
Famous People
Rosy McMichael (YouTuber), Rosy Teo (Social Media Influencer), Rosy Hays (Artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rosy"
"Rosy" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2253rd of 9107 | 269 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3609th of 9204 | 117 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4018th of 12526 | 176 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6769th of 19264 | 104 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4752nd of 27321 | 298 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4202nd of 35406 | 524 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3373rd of 30306 | 567 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosy" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rosy" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
62.71% 3257th/5194 |
38.71% 2445th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
42.98% 3143rd/7313 |
32.63% 2435th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
36.39% 2284th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.