Rose
Rose is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rose (the flower).
Origin and history
Rose is a classic English feminine name derived from the Latin term for the flower, 'rosa'. It has been a mainstay in the United States for over a century, consistently ranking among the top feminine names. It remains popular both as a first name and as a traditional middle name.
Popularity in the United States
500,586 babies in the United States have been named Rose since 1880. It ranks #64 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #119.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.7 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11,064 |
| 1890-1900 | 21,134 |
| 1900-1910 | 28,106 |
| 1910-1920 | 74,690 |
| 1920-1930 | 85,305 |
| 1930-1940 | 59,111 |
| 1940-1950 | 51,643 |
| 1950-1960 | 66,688 |
| 1960-1970 | 31,859 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,388 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,832 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,488 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,569 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,522 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,187 |
Famous people named Rose
- Rose Byrne: Actress
- Rose McGowan: Actress, Activist
- Rose Kennedy: Philanthropist
Nicknames
Rosie, Rosa, Posy
Fun facts
- While associated with the flower, the name was originally introduced to England by the Normans as Hrodohaidis, meaning 'famous type'.
- Rose has remained inside the top 150 most popular female names in the United States for over 140 years.