Boy
Roscoe
deer forest
About Roscoe
Here's a name with genuine character and old-fashioned charm making a contemporary comeback. Roscoe defies easy categorization—it's quirky yet solid, vintage yet fresh. Parents choosing Roscoe demonstrate confidence in their taste and willingness to embrace the unconventional. The name has a friendly, approachable quality that puts people at ease while maintaining personality and spunk. Roscoe works beautifully for families who appreciate names with history but want to avoid the current Top 100 list. Its two syllables create a compact, memorable package that's easy to spell and pronounce. The name suggests someone down-to-earth, creative, and comfortable in their own skin. Roscoe ages surprisingly well, transitioning smoothly from adorable toddler to accomplished adult. It pairs particularly well with longer surnames, creating nice name rhythm and balance. For parents seeking something distinctive that feels authentic rather than manufactured, Roscoe offers genuine appeal without trying too hard.
Popularity of the Name Roscoe
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #152 |
| 1881 | #118 |
| 1882 | #168 |
| 1883 | #138 |
| 1884 | #149 |
| 1885 | #138 |
| 1886 | #159 |
| 1887 | #128 |
| 1888 | #117 |
| 1889 | #164 |
| 1890 | #145 |
| 1891 | #182 |
| 1892 | #165 |
| 1893 | #165 |
| 1894 | #170 |
| 1895 | #174 |
| 1896 | #195 |
| 1897 | #198 |
| 1898 | #205 |
| 1899 | #173 |
| 1900 | #198 |
| 1901 | #171 |
| 1902 | #185 |
| 1903 | #218 |
| 1904 | #184 |
| 1905 | #200 |
| 1906 | #196 |
| 1907 | #205 |
| 1908 | #211 |
| 1909 | #203 |
| 1910 | #194 |
| 1911 | #228 |
| 1912 | #210 |
| 1913 | #214 |
| 1914 | #221 |
| 1915 | #210 |
| 1916 | #217 |
| 1917 | #232 |
| 1918 | #221 |
| 1919 | #213 |
| 1920 | #214 |
| 1921 | #238 |
| 1922 | #250 |
| 1923 | #259 |
| 1924 | #271 |
| 1925 | #267 |
| 1926 | #283 |
| 1927 | #301 |
| 1928 | #300 |
| 1929 | #298 |
| 1930 | #303 |
| 1931 | #338 |
| 1932 | #336 |
| 1933 | #326 |
| 1934 | #328 |
| 1935 | #358 |
| 1936 | #348 |
| 1937 | #369 |
| 1938 | #376 |
| 1939 | #374 |
| 1940 | #391 |
| 1941 | #351 |
| 1942 | #406 |
| 1943 | #395 |
| 1944 | #379 |
| 1945 | #397 |
| 1946 | #428 |
| 1947 | #447 |
| 1948 | #437 |
| 1949 | #460 |
| 1950 | #435 |
| 1951 | #468 |
| 1952 | #461 |
| 1953 | #496 |
| 1954 | #531 |
| 1955 | #564 |
| 1956 | #569 |
| 1957 | #563 |
| 1958 | #618 |
| 1959 | #592 |
| 1960 | #622 |
| 1961 | #675 |
| 1962 | #667 |
| 1963 | #700 |
| 1964 | #727 |
| 1965 | #775 |
| 1966 | #712 |
| 1967 | #767 |
| 1968 | #808 |
| 1969 | #883 |
| 1970 | #860 |
| 1971 | #954 |
| 1972 | #927 |
| 1973 | #955 |
| 1974 | #878 |
| 1976 | #902 |
| 1978 | #966 |
Variations of Name Roscoe
- Ross
- Rosscoe
- Rossko
- Rosco
- Rusk
- Ruskoe
Names Similar to Roscoe
Nicknames for Roscoe
- Ros
- Ross
- Sco
- Rocky
Famous People Named Roscoe
| Roscoe Arbuckle | American silent film actor |
| Roscoe Ates | American vaudeville performer and actor |
| Roscoe Bartlett | U.S. Congressman from Maryland |
| Roscoe Dash | American rapper and hip-hop artist |
| Roscoe Holcomb | American folk musician |
| Roscoe Karns | American actor |
| Roscoe Lee Browne | American actor and director |
| Roscoe Pound | American legal scholar and educator |
| Roscoe Turner | American aviator and racing pilot |
| Roscoe Born | American actor |
| Roscoe Orman | American actor, best known for playing Gordon on "Sesame Street" |
| Roscoe Mitchell | American jazz musician and composer |
| Roscoe D. Robinson Jr. | U.S. Army general and first African American four-star general |
| Roscoe Mercer | American football player |
| Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter | American naval officer and the first director of the CIA |
| Roscoe Conkling | American politician and lawyer |
| Roscoe Tanner | American former professional tennis player |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | American politician and congressman |
| Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle | American silent film actor and comedian |
Characters Named Roscoe
| Roscoe Brown | Character from the movie "Red Tails" |
| Roscoe Jenkins | Character from the movie "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" |
| Roscoe P. Coltrane | Character from the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard" |
| Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle | Character in various silent films |
| Roscoe White | Character from the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Roscoe "Rocky" Sullivan | Character from the movie "Angels with Dirty Faces" |
| Roscoe Gosling | Character from the novel "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Roscoe Dillon/Top | Character from the DC Comics universe |
| Roscoe Sweeney | Character from the TV show "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Roscoe Harvey | Character from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee |
| Roscoe H. Chicken | Character from the animated series "Cow and Chicken" |
| Roscoe Amble | Character from the novel "The Beans of Egypt, Maine" by Carolyn Chute |
| Roscoe Dexter | Character from the movie "Bonnie Scotland" |
| Roscoe Wizzle | Character from the TV show "The Get Along Gang" |