Rosella
Rosella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Little rose.
Origin and history
Rosella is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutive form of Rosa, meaning 'rose'. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States and has seen a mild revival in recent years. It offers a vintage, floral alternative to names like Rose or Isabella.
Popularity in the United States
15,990 babies in the United States have been named Rosella since 1880. It ranks #1220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1679.
States where it is most popular
- PA (14.3 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- MN (9.3 %)
- WI (6.9 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 254 |
| 1890-1900 | 502 |
| 1900-1910 | 960 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,847 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,948 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,681 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,546 |
| 1950-1960 | 906 |
| 1960-1970 | 522 |
| 1970-1980 | 318 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 472 |
| 2020-2029 | 422 |
Famous people named Rosella
- Rosella Hightower: Ballerina, Dance Director
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Ella, Ellie
Fun facts
- Rosella is also the common name for a genus of colorful broad-tailed Australian parrots.
- It originated in Italian and Latin contexts as a playful or endearing diminutive of the Latin name Rosa.