Rosetta
Rosetta is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little rose.
Origin and history
Rosetta is an Italian diminutive of the name Rosa, meaning 'little rose'. It gained widespread recognition due to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in Egypt, which helped decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. In the United States, it was moderately popular in the early-to-mid 20th century and now carries a vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
28,161 babies in the United States have been named Rosetta since 1880. It ranks #862 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- AL (6.8 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- MS (5.2 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 496 |
| 1890-1900 | 742 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,143 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,887 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,355 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,464 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,800 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,818 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,218 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,100 |
| 1980-1990 | 700 |
| 1990-2000 | 444 |
| 2000-2010 | 314 |
| 2010-2019 | 423 |
| 2020-2029 | 257 |
Famous people named Rosetta
- Rosetta Tharpe: Singer, Guitarist
- Rosetta LeNoire: Actress, Producer
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Etta
Fun facts
- The name is famous worldwide due to the ancient stele found in the Egyptian city of Rashid (Rosetta), which was key to deciphering ancient hieroglyphs.
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an influential American singer and guitarist hailed as the Godmother of Rock and Roll.