Rose
Rose is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rose flower; fame and wood.
Origin and history
Rose originated as a botanical name from the Latin 'rosa', while also absorbing medieval Germanic names based on roots meaning fame and wood. Though predominantly given to females, Rose has a long history of rare masculine usage in the United States. Today, it remains an unusual given name for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,118 babies in the United States have been named Rose since 1880. It ranks #2804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.3 %)
- PA (11.2 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- MA (3.4 %)
- AR (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 94 |
| 1900-1910 | 157 |
| 1910-1920 | 275 |
| 1920-1930 | 360 |
| 1930-1940 | 409 |
| 1940-1950 | 228 |
| 1950-1960 | 203 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Fun facts
- While closely associated with the flower name from Latin, the name also stems from Germanic elements meaning fame and timber.
- More than 2,100 American males have received the given name Rose since official U.S. tracking began in 1880.