Rosanna
Rosanna is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Graceful rose or favor and rose.
Origin and history
Rosanna is a female name combining Rose (from the Latin flower 'rosa') and Anna (from Hebrew 'Channah', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). It gained steady popularity throughout the 20th century in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it remains a classic, recognizable name with a gentle, melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
14,636 babies in the United States have been named Rosanna since 1880. It ranks #1296 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- NY (17.9 %)
- PA (12.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 162 |
| 1890-1900 | 226 |
| 1900-1910 | 235 |
| 1910-1920 | 619 |
| 1920-1930 | 869 |
| 1930-1940 | 584 |
| 1940-1950 | 707 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,851 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,713 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,902 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,210 |
| 1990-2000 | 989 |
| 2000-2010 | 568 |
| 2010-2019 | 593 |
| 2020-2029 | 408 |
Famous people named Rosanna
- Rosanna Arquette: Actress, Director
- Rosanna Cash: Singer, Songwriter
- Rosanna Scotto: News Anchor, Journalist
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Annie
Fun facts
- The name reached widespread pop culture prominence in 1982 due to Toto's Grammy-winning hit song 'Rosanna'.
- It blends the Latin floral name Rose with the Hebrew name Anna, uniting two classic naming traditions.