Is Roscoe a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Roscoe is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Roscoe?

It’s currently ranked #857 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Roscoe?

ROSS-koh · IPA: //ˈrɒs.koʊ//

Roscoe Boy

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationROSS-koh / /ˈrɒs.koʊ/

English; Old Norse

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roscoe has roots in Old Norse, where it likely referred to a location associated with deer. It became more popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th century. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music. Roscoe has a rustic charm, often associated with nature.

Trend Summary

Roscoe has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Rosco Rocco Rufus Rylan Rex

Variants

Rosco
Roscoe

International Variants

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Famous people named Roscoe

Roscoe Conkling was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New York in the late 19th century.

Roscoe Arbuckle was an American silent film actor and director known for his work in the early 20th century.

Roscoe Mitchell is an American jazz saxophonist and composer, recognized as a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Roscoe Lee Browne was an American actor and director, celebrated for his distinctive voice and performances in film and theater.

Fictional characters named Roscoe

Roscoe is a character in the animated series 'The Jetsons', known as a pet dog.

Roscoe is a character in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas', serving as a minor character.

Sibling Suggestions

Riley Ronan Rowan Ryder Reed Reese

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roscoe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Roscoe has ranked as high as #446 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Roscoe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Roscoe (1911)

Year:

State	Births	Share
KY	17	19%
NC	12	13%
GA	9	10%
VA	9	10%
MO	8	9%
OH	7	8%
WV	6	7%
AL	6	7%
IN	5	6%
SC	5	6%
TN	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

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