Rosamond
Rosamond is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous protection or horse protection; historically folk-etymologized as 'pure rose'.
Origin and history
Rosamond is a vintage English name of Germanic origin, historically adapted through Norman French. Etymologically derived from elements meaning famous protection, it was later popularly associated with the Latin phrase rosa munda, meaning pure rose. Though historically notable, it is rare in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,288 babies in the United States have been named Rosamond since 1880. It ranks #3103 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- MA (38.5 %)
- NY (25.5 %)
- IN (7.1 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 131 |
| 1900-1910 | 283 |
| 1910-1920 | 855 |
| 1920-1930 | 895 |
| 1930-1940 | 420 |
| 1940-1950 | 265 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 49 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Rosamond
- Rosamond Lehmann: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Rosie, Rose, Roz
Fun facts
- Rosamund Clifford, known as 'Fair Rosamund', was the famous mistress of King Henry II of England in the 12th century.
- Although originally from Germanic words for horse or fame and protection, Christian scholars reinterpret it via Latin as 'rosa munda' (pure rose).