Rosalba
Rosalba is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
White rose.
Origin and history
Rosalba is a compound name derived from the Latin elements for 'rose' and 'white'. Primarily used in Italian and Spanish-speaking traditions, it offers a poetic floral meaning. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, maintaining a consistent but soft presence over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,837 babies in the United States have been named Rosalba since 1880. It ranks #3330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2046.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.7 %)
- TX (27 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 284 |
| 1970-1980 | 642 |
| 1980-1990 | 647 |
| 1990-2000 | 518 |
| 2000-2010 | 328 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Rosalba
- Rosalba Carriera: Painter, Artist
- Rosalba Neri: Actress
Nicknames
Rosa, Rosie, Salba
Fun facts
- Rosalba Carriera was a famous 18th-century Venetian Rococo painter known for pioneering pastel portraits.
- The name directly combines 'rosa' (rose) and 'alba' (white), mirroring the Latin species Rosa × alba.