Ross Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRoss / rɒsScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: headland; English: rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ross has Scottish origins, derived from a Gaelic word meaning 'promontory' or 'headland'. It is also associated with the English word for 'rose', symbolizing beauty and love. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name throughout history. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Ross has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ros
- Rosie
International Variants
- Rosa (Spanish)
- Róisín (Irish)
Famous people named Ross
Ross Perot was an American businessman and politician known for his independent presidential campaigns in the 1990s.
Ross Geller is a fictional character from the television show 'Friends', portrayed by David Schwimmer.
Ross Poldark is the main character in the 'Poldark' series by Winston Graham, known for his adventures in 18th-century Cornwall.
Ross Barkley is an English professional footballer who has played for clubs including Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Fictional characters named Ross
Ross Geller is a paleontologist and one of the main characters in the sitcom 'Friends'.
Ross from 'The Ross Family' is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ross was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ross has ranked as high as #292 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Ross has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ross (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 10 | |
NY | 9 | |
TX | 7 | |
IL | 7 | |
MS | 6 | |
AL | 6 | |
UT | 6 | |
FL | 6 | |
NC | 5 | |
LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 69 |
1881 | 82 |
1882 | 96 |
1883 | 88 |
1884 | 110 |
1885 | 109 |
1886 | 107 |
1887 | 85 |
1888 | 90 |
1889 | 115 |
1890 | 101 |
1891 | 86 |
1892 | 90 |
1893 | 76 |
1894 | 110 |
1895 | 73 |
1896 | 83 |
1897 | 62 |
1898 | 75 |
1899 | 95 |
1900 | 83 |
1901 | 72 |
1902 | 90 |
1903 | 67 |
1904 | 73 |
1905 | 74 |
1906 | 88 |
1907 | 76 |
1908 | 99 |
1909 | 81 |
1910 | 103 |
1911 | 140 |
1912 | 240 |
1913 | 300 |
1914 | 360 |
1915 | 451 |
1916 | 457 |
1917 | 503 |
1918 | 569 |
1919 | 569 |
1920 | 548 |
1921 | 514 |
1922 | 576 |
1923 | 575 |
1924 | 588 |
1925 | 559 |
1926 | 530 |
1927 | 453 |
1928 | 483 |
1929 | 414 |
1930 | 500 |
1931 | 452 |
1932 | 423 |
1933 | 414 |
1934 | 443 |
1935 | 427 |
1936 | 475 |
1937 | 465 |
1938 | 479 |
1939 | 480 |
1940 | 458 |
1941 | 513 |
1942 | 556 |
1943 | 584 |
1944 | 564 |
1945 | 555 |
1946 | 650 |
1947 | 790 |
1948 | 720 |
1949 | 763 |
1950 | 769 |
1951 | 883 |
1952 | 908 |
1953 | 921 |
1954 | 1,000 |
1955 | 1,028 |
1956 | 991 |
1957 | 954 |
1958 | 1,032 |
1959 | 1,029 |
1960 | 1,044 |
1961 | 1,024 |
1962 | 1,134 |
1963 | 1,127 |
1964 | 1,023 |
1965 | 987 |
1966 | 916 |
1967 | 796 |
1968 | 845 |
1969 | 885 |
1970 | 881 |
1971 | 857 |
1972 | 707 |
1973 | 715 |
1974 | 674 |
1975 | 678 |
1976 | 680 |
1977 | 822 |
1978 | 919 |
1979 | 1,002 |
1980 | 1,039 |
1981 | 1,240 |
1982 | 1,465 |
1983 | 1,344 |
1984 | 1,744 |
1985 | 1,884 |
1986 | 1,775 |
1987 | 1,667 |
1988 | 1,768 |
1989 | 1,787 |
1990 | 1,620 |
1991 | 1,446 |
1992 | 1,277 |
1993 | 942 |
1994 | 838 |
1995 | 1,047 |
1996 | 1,041 |
1997 | 796 |
1998 | 789 |
1999 | 667 |
2000 | 561 |
2001 | 503 |
2002 | 425 |
2003 | 378 |
2004 | 351 |
2005 | 313 |
2006 | 283 |
2007 | 262 |
2008 | 258 |
2009 | 227 |
2010 | 219 |
2011 | 214 |
2012 | 212 |
2013 | 194 |
2014 | 185 |
2015 | 160 |
2016 | 191 |
2017 | 162 |
2018 | 177 |
2019 | 133 |
2020 | 136 |
2021 | 147 |
2022 | 151 |
2023 | 116 |
2024 | 139 |