Rosy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈroʊzi/

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Origin

Latin

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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.

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Meaning

rose

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Language Evolution

Rosa (Latin), Rose (Old French), Rosy (English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive of Rose, reflecting the Victorian fascination with flowers and their meanings.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rose, Rosa, Rosalie, Rosanna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Rosy is often viewed as a cheerful and light-hearted name, associated with positivity and warmth.

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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
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 88.93%
2104th/2366
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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.