Roosevelt
Roosevelt is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Rose field.
Origin and history
Roosevelt originates as a Dutch surname meaning 'rose field'. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States in honor of U.S. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt. While its usage peak was in the early to mid-20th century, it remains an established classic occupational and presidential name.
Popularity in the United States
37,661 babies in the United States have been named Roosevelt since 1880. It ranks #589 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- MS (15.2 %)
- AL (11.2 %)
- GA (10 %)
- SC (9.4 %)
- LA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 57 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,790 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,768 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,324 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,482 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,907 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,675 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,663 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,161 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,596 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,019 |
| 2000-2010 | 570 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Roosevelt
- Roosevelt Grier: Athlete, Actor
- Roosevelt Brown: Athlete
- Roosevelt Sykes: Musician, Pianist
Nicknames
Rosie, Rosey
Fun facts
- The name rose dramatically in popularity as a given name during the administrations of Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- In Dutch, 'rose' refers to the flower and 'velt' means field, literally meaning a field of roses.