Ross
girl nameRoss entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1332 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1332
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1332 |
| 1910s | #3236 |
| 1920s | #3848 |
| 1930s | #3916 |
| 1940s | #4221 |
| 1950s | #5330 |
| 1960s | #5310 |
| 1970s | #7107 |
| 1980s | #6386 |
| 1990s | #11474 |
| 2000s | #14351 |
| 2010s | #12980 |
| 2020s | #13700 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ross are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ross alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ross in 2025?
- Ross is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ross most popular?
- Ross peaked in 1891, reaching #1332 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ross with classmates?
- Ross will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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