Boy
Ross
headland, promontory
About Ross
This classic name carries a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Short and strong, it works beautifully across all stages of life, from playground to boardroom. The single syllable makes it easy to pronounce yet distinctive enough to stand out. Parents seeking something traditional without being overly common often find this choice strikes the perfect balance. It pairs well with virtually any middle name and surname combination, offering exceptional versatility. The name has graced countless accomplished individuals throughout history, lending it an air of quiet confidence and reliability.
Popularity of the Name Ross
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #185 | ||||
| 1881 | #151 | ||||
| 1882 | #143 | ||||
| 1883 | #147 | ||||
| 1884 | #131 | ||||
| 1885 | #127 | ||||
| 1886 | #127 | ||||
| 1887 | #149 | ||||
| 1888 | #168 | ||||
| 1889 | #122 | ||||
| 1890 | #141 | ||||
| 1891 | #156 | ||||
| 1892 | #176 | ||||
| 1893 | #192 | ||||
| 1894 | #141 | ||||
| 1895 | #198 | ||||
| 1896 | #198 | ||||
| 1897 | #213 | ||||
| 1898 | #199 | ||||
| 1899 | #159 | ||||
| 1900 | #217 | ||||
| 1901 | #199 | ||||
| 1902 | #186 | ||||
| 1903 | #222 | ||||
| 1904 | #218 | ||||
| 1905 | #223 | ||||
| 1906 | #202 | ||||
| 1907 | #236 | ||||
| 1908 | #207 | ||||
| 1909 | #246 | ||||
| 1910 | #232 | ||||
| 1911 | #211 | ||||
| 1912 | #223 | ||||
| 1913 | #215 | ||||
| 1914 | #223 | ||||
| 1915 | #226 | ||||
| 1916 | #233 | ||||
| 1917 | #220 | ||||
| 1918 | #217 | #145 | |||
| 1919 | #219 | #119 | |||
| 1920 | #230 | #110 | |||
| 1921 | #248 | #139 | |||
| 1922 | #233 | #66 | |||
| 1923 | #230 | #88 | |||
| 1924 | #230 | #79 | |||
| 1925 | #235 | #88 | |||
| 1926 | #244 | #72 | |||
| 1927 | #268 | #86 | |||
| 1928 | #256 | #86 | |||
| 1929 | #274 | #69 | |||
| 1930 | #251 | #68 | |||
| 1931 | #253 | #76 | |||
| 1932 | #266 | #76 | |||
| 1933 | #258 | #75 | |||
| 1934 | #255 | #67 | |||
| 1935 | #262 | #63 | |||
| 1936 | #239 | #71 | |||
| 1937 | #250 | #57 | |||
| 1938 | #245 | #56 | |||
| 1939 | #240 | #51 | |||
| 1940 | #261 | #59 | |||
| 1941 | #245 | #41 | |||
| 1942 | #241 | #44 | |||
| 1943 | #243 | #48 | |||
| 1944 | #240 | #38 | |||
| 1945 | #240 | #31 | |||
| 1946 | #240 | #32 | |||
| 1947 | #231 | #29 | |||
| 1948 | #239 | #33 | |||
| 1949 | #233 | #36 | |||
| 1950 | #236 | #37 | |||
| 1951 | #220 | #37 | |||
| 1952 | #218 | #31 | |||
| 1953 | #221 | #31 | |||
| 1954 | #219 | #29 | |||
| 1955 | #224 | #26 | |||
| 1956 | #233 | #33 | |||
| 1957 | #247 | #26 | |||
| 1958 | #242 | #26 | |||
| 1959 | #248 | #28 | |||
| 1960 | #248 | #27 | |||
| 1961 | #246 | #29 | |||
| 1962 | #226 | #28 | |||
| 1963 | #224 | #32 | |||
| 1964 | #239 | #35 | #201 | ||
| 1965 | #233 | #37 | #192 | ||
| 1966 | #234 | #39 | #215 | ||
| 1967 | #253 | #49 | |||
| 1968 | #245 | #46 | #240 | ||
| 1969 | #244 | #64 | #227 | ||
| 1970 | #258 | #60 | #301 | ||
| 1971 | #261 | #59 | #163 | ||
| 1972 | #274 | #68 | #174 | ||
| 1973 | #266 | #73 | #223 | ||
| 1974 | #279 | #105 | #201 | ||
| 1975 | #283 | #112 | #183 | ||
| 1976 | #279 | #78 | #90 | ||
| 1977 | #250 | #78 | #89 | ||
| 1978 | #229 | #76 | #83 | ||
| 1979 | #227 | #71 | #82 | ||
| 1980 | #230 | #78 | #70 | ||
| 1981 | #200 | #80 | #67 | ||
| 1982 | #179 | #83 | #68 | ||
| 1983 | #186 | #96 | #63 | ||
| 1984 | #155 | #83 | #73 | ||
| 1985 | #147 | #97 | #74 | ||
| 1986 | #152 | #115 | #67 | ||
| 1987 | #162 | #139 | #62 | ||
| 1988 | #158 | #128 | #54 | ||
| 1989 | #168 | #122 | #65 | ||
| 1990 | #190 | #157 | #66 | ||
| 1991 | #216 | #190 | #69 | #279 | |
| 1992 | #231 | #175 | #64 | #266 | |
| 1993 | #296 | #203 | #51 | #294 | |
| 1994 | #311 | #68 | #335 | ||
| 1995 | #268 | #195 | #66 | #357 | |
| 1996 | #271 | #308 | #48 | #301 | |
| 1997 | #331 | #45 | #324 | #40 | #355 |
| 1998 | #341 | #48 | #39 | #286 | |
| 1999 | #386 | #48 | #43 | #339 | |
| 2000 | #434 | #59 | #56 | #409 | |
| 2001 | #471 | #68 | #64 | #513 | |
| 2002 | #530 | #75 | #75 | #533 | |
| 2003 | #583 | #85 | #69 | #467 | |
| 2004 | #612 | #98 | #342 | #55 | #527 |
| 2005 | #672 | #122 | #67 | #598 | |
| 2006 | #748 | #130 | #82 | #668 | |
| 2007 | #812 | #143 | #93 | #907 | |
| 2008 | #844 | #172 | #74 | #860 | |
| 2009 | #911 | #181 | #84 | #821 | |
| 2010 | #923 | #220 | #107 | #969 | |
| 2011 | #934 | #291 | #110 | #708 | |
| 2012 | #955 | #296 | #427 | #120 | |
| 2013 | #362 | #105 | #880 | ||
| 2014 | #367 | #118 | #864 | ||
| 2015 | #350 | #121 | |||
| 2016 | #401 | #161 | |||
| 2017 | #447 | #178 | |||
| 2018 | #441 | #163 | |||
| 2019 | #623 | #253 | #985 | ||
| 2020 | #752 | #201 | |||
| 2021 | #847 | #248 | |||
| 2022 | #867 | #292 | |||
| 2023 | #991 | #316 | |||
| 2024 | #275 | ||||
| 2025 | #332 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ross
- Roscoe
- Rosse
- Rossiter
- Rosston
Names Similar to Ross
Nicknames for Ross
- Rossy
- Rossie
- Ro
- R
Famous People Named Ross
| Ross Lynch | American actor and singer |
| Ross Barkley | English professional footballer |
| Ross Kemp | British actor and TV presenter |
| Ross Brawn | British Formula One engineer and team principal |
| Ross Butler | American actor |
| Ross Bagley | American actor - known for playing Buckwheat in "The Little Rascals" |
| Ross MacManus | English musician and father of singer Elvis Costello |
| Ross Chastain | American professional stock car racing driver |
| Ross Noble | British comedian |
| Ross Mathews | American television personality and host |
| Ross Douthat | American conservative columnist and author |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand cricketer |
| Ross Kempson | Australian rugby player |
| Ross Ohlendorf | American former Major League Baseball pitcher |
| Ross Wilson | Scottish singer-songwriter and musician - known as Blue Rose Code |
| Ross Malinger | American actor - known for his role in "Sleepless in Seattle" |
| Ross Martin | American actor - known for his role in "The Wild Wild West" |
| Ross Thomas | American actor - known for his role in "Soul Surfer" |
| Ross Katz | American film producer and director |
| Ross King | British television presenter and author |
Characters Named Ross
| Ross Poldark | Protagonist of the historical drama series "Poldark" |
| Ross Vickers | Character from the film "The Fanatic" portrayed by John Travolta |
| Ross Jenkins | Character from the "Doctor Who" TV series |
| Ross Campbell | Character from the "Veronica Mars" TV series |
| Ross Butler | Character from the TV show "13 Reasons Why" |
| Ross Lane | Character from the TV show "H2O - Just Add Water" |
| Ross Marquand | Character from the TV show "The Walking Dead" |
| Ross Geller | Character from the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Ross Ingram | Character from the TV show "House of Anubis" |
| Ross Morgan | Character from the TV show "The Tomorrow People" |
| Ross Navarro | Character from the TV show "The Good Doctor" |
| Ross Mitchell | Character from the TV show "The Bill" |
| Ross Kirk | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Ross Collins | Character from the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Ross Skelton | Character from the TV show "Waterloo Road" |
| Ross Duncan | Character from the TV show "Casualty" |