Roz
About Roz
Roz is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Rosalind, Rosemary, or Rose. With Hebrew and Latin influences, it connects to the classic flower name Rose, which symbolizes love and beauty. Roz gained notable recognition in American popular culture through the character Roz Doyle in the television series 'Frasier' during the 1990s. While sometimes used as an independent given name, Roz is more commonly employed as a nickname. The name has a snappy, efficient quality with its single syllable and punchy 'z' ending, giving it a modern feel despite its traditional roots. For parents seeking a short, distinctive name with connections to the enduring Rose family of names, Roz offers simplicity with subtle sophistication.
As of October 2026, Roz ranked #12930 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4342 in 1946.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Rozs
- Rosalyn "Roz" Borden
American actress; twin sister Marilyn Borden
- Rosalind "Roz" Chast
American cartoonist
- Rosalind "Roz" Hammond
American comedienne and actress
- Roz Joseph
American photographer
- Roz Kaveney
English poet and critic
- Rosalyn "Roz" Ryan
American actress
- Roz Witt
American actress
Roz in pop culture
- Roz Doyle
character on TV's "Frasier"
- Roz
character in Pixar's Monsters Inc.
- Roslyn Sarah Inyathi "Roz" Forrester
, character in the Virgin New Adventures (Doctor Who) novels
- Roz Keith
character in film "Nine to Five"
- Roz Patterson
character in Australian TV series "Blue Heelers"
- Roz
babysitter in film "Eyes Wide Shut"
- Roz Harmison
character in the Goal trilogy