Rosie
ROH-zee · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Rose, blooming, beautiful rose"

From Latin

Rosie means rose — the most affectionate diminutive of Rose, Rosa, or Rosemary. Rosie the Riveter is the most iconic feminist symbol in American history — We Can Do It! Rosie O'Donnell redefined daytime TV. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is one of fashion's most beautiful faces. Two syllables of We-Can-Do-It feminism, rose-garden beauty, and the most universally charming -ie ending.

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Rosie at a glance
MeaningRose, blooming, beautiful rose
OriginLatin
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#541
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Why parents love Rosie
  • Rosie the Riveter is the most iconic feminist symbol — We Can Do It!
  • Two syllables with the most charming possible sound: RO-zee.
  • Rosie O'Donnell redefined daytime television.
  • The rose meaning is universally beautiful.
  • The -ie ending is inherently warm.
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The vibe of Rosie
RiveterWe Can Do ItfeministroseO'Donnellcharming-ie endingHuntington-Whiteley
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Origin & history of Rosie
Latin rosa (rose) → Rose → diminutive Rosie
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Latin roots
Rosie is a diminutive of Rose meaning rose. Rosie the Riveter (1942) became the most iconic feminist symbol in American history — the We Can Do It! poster inspired generations. Rosie O'Donnell redefined daytime TV. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a supermodel and actress.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive used for centuries; Rosie the Riveter (1942).
3
Today
Rosie remains a beloved choice, ranking #541 in the US. 84,924 babies have been named Rosie since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Rosie?
1927 peak year
Rosie reached its widest reach during the Roaring Twenties. In 1927, 1,560 babies received the name (ranked #152). In the present decade it sits around #541, with about 607 babies given the name annually. Rosie has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 84,924 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,560 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #152)
607 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,070 Total registrations
last 10 years
84,924 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #541) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Rosie
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Rosie's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — We-Can-Do-It nurturing. People named Rosie tend to be charming, feminist, and gifted at riveting everything together.

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Rivets everything together
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We-Can-Do-It energy
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Rose-garden charm
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Feminist icon
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-ie ending warmth
R9
O6
S1
I9
E5
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Rosie
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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