Roswell Boy

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROZ-well //ˈrɒz.wɛl//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: 'from the horse's spring'; Old English: 'rose well'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roswell has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "ros" meaning "horse" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." This etymology suggests a geographical or topographical significance, possibly referring to a place characterized by a spring frequented by horses. The name entered the English language through the combination of these elements, reflecting the Anglo-Saxon influence on place-naming conventions in early medieval England.

Historically, the name Roswell is associated with several notable figures and places. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it became prominent due to the establishment of towns and locations named Roswell, such as Roswell, Georgia, founded in the 1830s.

The name also gained attention through various historical narratives and local legends, contributing to its cultural significance in American history. Additionally, the name has been linked to various literary and artistic works, which have helped to cement its place in cultural memory.

Culturally, Roswell carries connotations of nature and tranquility, reflecting its etymological roots in water and horses. The name evokes imagery of pastoral landscapes and serene environments, resonating with themes of harmony and connection to the earth.

Furthermore, the name has been associated with various diminutive forms, such as Ross, which have emerged in different contexts, although Roswell itself remains the more formal iteration. Overall, the name's historical and cultural associations contribute to its enduring presence in the lexicon of names.

Fictional characters named Roswell

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Roswell is a fictional character from the TV series Roswell. He is an alien who struggles with his identity and the challenges of living among humans.

Sibling suggestions

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

RonanRowanRyderReedReeseRafael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roswell. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Roswell has ranked as high as #1946 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Roswell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roswell 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 Roswell 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 Roswell.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 7 7
2024 10 10
2023 8 8
2022 6 6
2020 10 10
2017 9 9
2012 5 5
2010 6 6
2007 5 5
2004 5 5
2003 5 5
2002 7 7
1998 6 6
1996 5 5
1989 6 6
1988 6 6
1987 8 8
1985 7 7
1982 5 5
1980 5 5
1979 8 8
1973 8 8
1972 6 6
1971 8 8
1970 7 7
1969 7 7
1968 9 9
1967 7 7
1966 5 5
1965 6 6
1964 7 7
1963 8 8
1962 7 7
1961 11 11
1960 8 8
1959 9 9
1958 14 14
1956 9 9
1955 9 9
1954 17 17
1953 13 13
1952 14 14
1951 12 12
1950 6 6
1949 14 14
1948 12 12
1947 19 19
1946 17 17
1945 16 16
1944 13 13
1943 17 17
1942 25 25
1941 11 11
1940 10 10
1939 14 14
1938 20 20
1937 17 17
1936 20 20
1935 21 21
1934 13 13
1933 11 11
1932 13 13
1931 24 24
1930 15 15
1929 28 28
1928 22 22
1927 30 30
1926 37 37
1925 28 28
1924 25 25
1923 24 24
1922 33 33
1921 33 33
1920 42 42
1919 48 48
1918 45 45
1917 35 35
1916 28 28
1915 34 34
1914 28 28
1913 24 24
1912 22 22
1911 5 5
1910 7 7
1908 9 9
1907 6 6
1906 7 7
1905 6 6
1904 5 5
1901 5 5
1899 9 9
1898 7 7
1897 17 17
1896 6 6
1895 5 5
1894 10 10
1892 14 14
1891 20 20
1886 9 9
1884 5 5
1883 5 5
1882 8 8
1881 7 7
1880 5 5

Top States for Roswell (1958)

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
GA 6
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