US Popularity:2712
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:headland, cape
More commonly known as the character name of David Schwimmer in Friends, Ross originates in Scotland and other Celtic cultures. Ross is a place name in Scotland and is one of many Scottish names taken from the surname 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 #2069 on The Bump
Boy:Ross is currently #1448 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ross is currently #1158 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ross is currently #2712 in U.S. births
Boy:Ross is currently #2779 in U.S. births
Girl:Ross is currently #21804 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
Gender:
Girl
#21813
in 2021
+ 3339
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
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