Roswell
boy name#9714 in 2025Roswell entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #386 in 1891, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#9714
rank today
#386
peak (1891)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #803 |
| 1890s | #717 |
| 1900s | #1084 |
| 1910s | #1159 |
| 1920s | #1356 |
| 1930s | #1782 |
| 1940s | #1909 |
| 1950s | #2476 |
| 1960s | #3246 |
| 1970s | #4006 |
| 1980s | #6020 |
| 1990s | #8747 |
| 2000s | #10768 |
| 2010s | #10393 |
| 2020s | #8953 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Roswell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roswell alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roswell in 2025?
- Roswell ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roswell most popular?
- Roswell peaked in 1891, reaching #386 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roswell with classmates?
- Roswell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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