Rosie
Girl name · 3,081 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rosie: 3,081 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 190 births in 2021.
A cheerful, floral choice, Rosie began as a diminutive of Rose, which itself comes from the Latin *rosa*—the rose flower, a timeless symbol of love and beauty. The name gained iconic status through Rosie the Riveter, the World War II cultural symbol of women’s strength in the workforce, and later through comedian and talk-show host Rosie O’Donnell. Model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley adds a modern glamour. While no major places share the name directly, the related rose appears in countless place names from Rosehearty in Aberdeenshire to the Rose Garden in Edinburgh. A warm, approachable variant that has long been a favourite in Scotland, Rosie offers a friendly alternative to the more formal Rose—perfect for parents seeking a name that feels both classic and down-to-earth.
Girl 42 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2021190 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #10177 babies
- Total births
- 3,081since 1981
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 16%vs prior 5y