Ross
r(o)-ss
US Popularity:3144
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Headland
More commonly known as the character name of David Schwimmer in Friends, Ross originates in Scotland and England and means “headland.” Ross is a place name in Scotland and is one of many Scottish names taken from the last name of a well-known clan. This often-overlooked Celtic name may just be about to rise in the charts with one-syllable names becoming more and more popular each year. If you’re a lover of Friends or want to pay homage to your Celtic roots, Ross is a fitting choice.
Ross Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ross is currently #2075 on The Bump
Boy:Ross is currently #1167 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ross is currently #1436 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ross is currently #3144 in U.S. births
Boy:Ross is currently #1529 in U.S. births
Girl:Ross is currently #17062 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#17062
in 2023
- 17062
from 2022
Sources
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