Ross
boy name#1459 in 2025Ross entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #122 in 1889, ranks #1459 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1459
rank today
#122
peak (1889)
122
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #144 |
| 1890s | #176 |
| 1900s | #214 |
| 1910s | #221 |
| 1920s | #245 |
| 1930s | #252 |
| 1940s | #241 |
| 1950s | #231 |
| 1960s | #239 |
| 1970s | #260 |
| 1980s | #174 |
| 1990s | #284 |
| 2000s | #661 |
| 2010s | #1068 |
| 2020s | #1369 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ross has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 57,500 people named Ross are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ross alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 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 ranks #1459 among US boy names in 2025, with 122 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ross most popular?
- Ross peaked in 1889, reaching #122 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ross with classmates?
- Ross will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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