Rose
Girl name · 1,705 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rose: 1,705 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 89 births in 2018.
From the Latin *rosa*, meaning the beloved flower, Rose has been a cherished given name in Scotland since the Middle Ages, often symbolising love and beauty. Notable bearers include Scottish actress Rose Leslie, known for her role in *Game of Thrones*, Rose Kennedy, the influential matriarch of America’s Kennedy family, and writer Rose Macaulay. While no major place is named directly after a bearer, the name shares its root with countless gardens and the city of Rosario in Argentina. A timeless classic, Rose has remained consistently popular in Scotland for decades, and its Gaelic form, Ròs, offers a lovely local variant. The name also evokes the Tudor rose and remains a favourite middle name.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201889 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7158 babies
- Total births
- 1,705since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 14%vs prior 5y