Rosie
Meaning: Rose, the flower
Origin: English (diminutive)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #337
Total births: 431
History: Rosie surged in the 2010s as a cheerful name in Australia. Rosie Batty became Australian of the Year for her domestic violence advocacy after tragedy. Rosie means Australian courage in the face of loss.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #84 |
| Babies named Rosie in 2025 | 85 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 431 |
| Peak year | 2024 (101 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #71 |
| Years in records | 2019–2025 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Rosie
What does the name Rosie mean?
Rosie means “Rose, the flower” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Rosie?
Rosie has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rose, the flower”.
How popular is Rosie in Australia?
Rosie ranked #84 in Australia in 2025 — given to 85 babies that year.
When was Rosie most popular?
Rosie peaked in 2024 with 101 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Rosie a boy or girl name?
Rosie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Rosies in registered births are female.
How long has Rosie been recorded in Australia?
Rosie appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2019 through 2025.