How to say it
RO · sie
ˈroʊ.zi
Feminine
Rosie
Rose
What it means
An English pet form of Rose, Rosemary, or Rosalie, now used happily on its own.
Rosie is the affectionate short for any of the rose names, Rose, Rosemary, Rosalie, and these days stands perfectly well on its own. 'Rosie the Riveter' made it a wartime emblem of working women, and it stays a top-tier choice in the UK and Ireland for its sunny, unpretentious feel. It is about as warm and friendly as a name gets.
How to spell Rosie
The standard spelling is Rosie. Common variants include Rosy, Rosey, Rosi, but Rosie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #114 in 1910, currently #283 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Started as the short for Rose, Rosemary, or Rosalie; now common as a full name.
- Pop culture
'Rosie the Riveter' is the enduring cultural image.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Rosie the Riveter WWII cultural icon of American women in the workforce
- Rosie Perez American actress and choreographer
Spelling variants
- Rosy
- Rosey
- Rosi
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Common questions
- What does the name Rosie mean?
- An English pet form of Rose, Rosemary, or Rosalie, now used happily on its own.
- What does Rosie mean in English?
- In English, Rosie means "Rose." Rosie is the affectionate short for any of the rose names, Rose, Rosemary, Rosalie, and these days stands perfectly well on its own. 'Rosie the Riveter' made it a wartime emblem of working women, and it stays a top-tier choice in the UK and Ireland for its sunny, unpretentious feel. It is about as warm and friendly as a name gets.
- Is Rosie short for Rose?
- Yes. Rosie is a short form of Rose, and it carries the same meaning, "Rose." These days many parents use Rosie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Rosie?
- Rosie is pronounced ˈroʊ.zi. Say it as RO-sie, with the stress on the "ro" syllable.
- How do you spell Rosie?
- The standard spelling is Rosie. Common spelling variants include Rosy, Rosey, Rosi.
- Is Rosie a boy or girl name?
- Rosie is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Rosie?
- Rosie ranked #283 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.