Roscoe Boy

Popularity: #875 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROSS-koh //ˈrɒs.koʊ//

Origin: English; Old Norse

Meaning: English: 'deer forest'; Old Norse: 'from the deer enclosure'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roscoe has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the elements "ross," meaning "horse," and "ko," which translates to "covert" or "wood." This etymology suggests a meaning akin to "horse dwelling in the woods" or "from the horse's cottage." The name made its way into the English language through the influence of the Norse settlers in England during the Viking Age, particularly in the northern regions where Old Norse had a significant impact on the local dialects and naming conventions. The earliest recorded use of Roscoe as a personal name in England dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared as a surname before being adopted as a given name.

Historically, Roscoe has been associated with notable figures, such as Roscoe Conkling, a prominent American politician in the 19th century who served as a U.S. Senator from New York.

His influence during the Reconstruction Era and his role in the Republican Party contributed to the name's recognition in American history. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works, enhancing its cultural significance.

For instance, it is mentioned in the writings of authors from the Victorian era, reflecting the name's integration into English literature. Culturally, Roscoe has been linked to themes of strength and nobility, often evoking images of the rugged countryside and the equestrian lifestyle.

The name's association with horses may symbolize loyalty and companionship, traits valued in various cultures. Furthermore, diminutive forms like Ross have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across generations.

Overall, Roscoe carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in its Norse origins and evolving through significant historical milestones.

Famous people named Roscoe

In this section, you will find notable people named Roscoe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Roscoe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Roscoe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Roscoe Arbuckle was an actor and director best known for his silent film comedies, particularly the Fatty Arbuckle series.

Roscoe Mitchell is a musician and composer best known for his work with the Art Ensemble of Chicago and his innovative approach to jazz.

Roscoe Lee Browne was an actor and director best known for his roles in The Cowboys, The Muppet Movie, and The Last Dragon.

Fictional characters named Roscoe

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Roscoe is a fictional character from the animated television series The Simpsons. He is a minor character who appears as a dog in various episodes, often serving as a comedic element in the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Roscoe, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RileyRonanRowanRyderReedReese

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roscoe. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RoscoRoccoRufusRonanRyderRylanRex

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roscoe was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Roscoe has ranked as high as #480 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia.

In the past 5 years the name Roscoe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roscoe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roscoe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roscoe.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 63 63 0
2024 73 67 6
2023 63 63 0
2022 81 81 0
2021 79 79 0
2020 80 80 0
2019 77 77 0
2018 82 82 0
2017 63 63 0
2016 64 64 0
2015 71 71 0
2014 71 71 0
2013 60 60 0
2012 55 55 0
2011 47 47 0
2010 44 44 0
2009 42 42 0
2008 47 47 0
2007 33 33 0
2006 29 29 0
2005 38 38 0
2004 40 40 0
2003 35 35 0
2002 36 36 0
2001 30 30 0
2000 33 33 0
1999 32 32 0
1998 25 25 0
1997 22 22 0
1996 22 22 0
1995 34 34 0
1994 40 40 0
1993 31 31 0
1992 45 45 0
1991 49 49 0
1990 44 44 0
1989 58 58 0
1988 45 45 0
1987 54 54 0
1986 68 68 0
1985 52 52 0
1984 56 56 0
1983 71 71 0
1982 75 75 0
1981 80 80 0
1980 77 77 0
1979 70 70 0
1978 81 81 0
1977 73 73 0
1976 85 85 0
1975 66 66 0
1974 85 85 0
1973 72 72 0
1972 75 75 0
1971 74 74 0
1970 88 88 0
1969 75 75 0
1968 85 85 0
1967 91 91 0
1966 109 109 0
1965 91 91 0
1964 112 112 0
1963 123 123 0
1962 137 137 0
1961 131 131 0
1960 157 157 0
1959 174 174 0
1958 154 154 0
1957 188 188 0
1956 178 178 0
1955 171 171 0
1954 186 186 0
1953 199 199 0
1952 233 233 0
1951 210 210 0
1950 234 234 0
1949 206 206 0
1948 235 235 0
1947 225 225 0
1946 222 222 0
1945 227 227 0
1944 250 250 0
1943 241 241 0
1942 226 226 0
1941 277 277 0
1940 213 213 0
1939 233 233 0
1938 224 224 0
1937 220 220 0
1936 241 241 0
1935 237 237 0
1934 273 273 0
1933 270 270 0
1932 268 268 0
1931 261 261 0
1930 352 352 0
1929 349 349 0
1928 344 344 0
1927 377 372 5
1926 405 405 0
1925 455 455 0
1924 443 443 0
1923 476 476 0
1922 505 505 0
1921 550 550 0
1920 604 604 0
1919 586 586 0
1918 561 561 0
1917 468 468 0
1916 494 494 0
1915 505 505 0
1914 361 361 0
1913 301 301 0
1912 264 264 0
1911 127 127 0
1910 136 136 0
1909 107 107 0
1908 97 97 0
1907 95 95 0
1906 90 90 0
1905 87 87 0
1904 98 98 0
1903 69 69 0
1902 90 90 0
1901 87 87 0
1900 96 96 0
1899 84 84 0
1898 73 73 0
1897 74 74 0
1896 84 84 0
1895 91 91 0
1894 90 90 0
1893 88 88 0
1892 96 96 0
1891 71 71 0
1890 99 99 0
1889 83 83 0
1888 141 141 0
1887 102 102 0
1886 88 88 0
1885 98 98 0
1884 92 92 0
1883 92 92 0
1882 81 81 0
1881 102 102 0
1880 90 90 0

Top States for Roscoe (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
IN 5
50%