Name meaning & stats
Ross
Ross means “heath”. 66,064 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Rosss are 2.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“heath”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
66,064 US babies were named Ross between 1940 and 2025.
Where Rosss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.1× | High · 80 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 42 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 28 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.7× | Medium · 23 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Rosss show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Ross has a surprise career: 1.9×
Name twins (peaked around 1985)