Roswell
Pronunciation: [ r-AHSW-ehl ]
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Roswell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 339 babies have been named Roswell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roswell is past its peak , currently ranked #8,818 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,818
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Roswell
Roswell is a boy name .
Roswell is currently ranked #8,818 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Roswell include Ros, Rosw, Roswy, Roswie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Roy, Roie, and Roskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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