Roseanna
Roseanna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Rose (fame or flower) and Anna (grace or favor).
Origin and history
Roseanna is an English compound name combining Rose and Anna, blending Latin and Hebrew roots. It has been used in the United States since the late 19th century as a sweet, traditional elaboration. Though never an overwhelming favorite, it maintains steady, gentle usage among modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
5,881 babies in the United States have been named Roseanna since 1880. It ranks #2224 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.1 %)
- NY (20.4 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 63 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 76 |
| 1910-1920 | 211 |
| 1920-1930 | 405 |
| 1930-1940 | 312 |
| 1940-1950 | 429 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,022 |
| 1960-1970 | 622 |
| 1970-1980 | 582 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,042 |
| 1990-2000 | 431 |
| 2000-2010 | 251 |
| 2010-2019 | 207 |
| 2020-2029 | 181 |
Famous people named Roseanna
- Roseanna Vitro: Singer, Vocal Coach
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Annie, Ro
Fun facts
- Roseanna is featured in various folk songs and literature, often treated as a poetic elaboration of Rose.
- The name merges Germanic/Latin botanical roots from Rose with ancient Semitic roots from Anna.