Rooster
Pronunciation: [ r-OOST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rooster first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 28 babies have been named Rooster in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rooster is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #29,292 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,292
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Latin origin
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Rooster
Rooster is a boy name .
Rooster is currently ranked #29,292 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rooster include Roo, Roy, Rooie, and Roosie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rooster include Roosevelt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis