Ross
Meaning: Rose, the flower
Origin: Latin/Italian/Spanish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #118
Total births: 4,883
History: Ross peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Ross Taylor (Kiwi cricketer) is known to every Aussie. Ross represents the quintessential 1970s Australian man — mustache, short shorts, and a stubby of beer at the cricket.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1983) | #86 |
| Babies named Ross in 1983 | 85 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,883 |
| Peak year | 1958 (299 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #34 |
| Years in records | 1952–1983 (28 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Ross
What does the name Ross mean?
Ross means “Rose, the flower” from Latin/Italian/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Ross?
Ross has Latin/Italian/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Rose, the flower”.
How popular is Ross in Australia?
Ross ranked #86 in Australia in 1983 — given to 85 babies that year.
When was Ross most popular?
Ross peaked in 1958 with 299 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ross a boy or girl name?
Ross is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Rosss in registered births are male.
Is the name Ross rising or falling in popularity?
Ross has risen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #99 in 1978 to #86 in 1983.
How long has Ross been recorded in Australia?
Ross appears in birth records in Australia across 28 years — from 1952 through 1983.