Roswell
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Horse Mighty
- Origin
- German
Roswell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,404 baby boys have been named Roswell. The name peaked in 1919 with 48 US births that year (rank #985). In 2024, ranked #8173 nationally — 7,188 places below its 1919 peak.
Top States for Roswell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Roswell births are: New York (150), Georgia (27), Michigan (10).
Other German-Origin Names Like Roswell
If you like Roswell's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
7-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Roswell's exact length and starting letter: Rabbani, Rabican, Rachael, Rachele, Radbert.
Quick Facts About Roswell
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Compare Roswell to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Roswell against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).