Rozella
Rozella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rose, little rose.
Origin and history
Rozella is a feminine given name derived as an elaborated form of Rose or a variant of Rosella, stemming from the Latin word for the rose flower. It saw moderate use in the United States in the early 20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,762 babies in the United States have been named Rozella since 1880. It ranks #3366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- OH (15.1 %)
- IA (14.9 %)
- IL (14.5 %)
- IN (12.9 %)
- OK (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 143 |
| 1910-1920 | 457 |
| 1920-1930 | 716 |
| 1930-1940 | 516 |
| 1940-1950 | 361 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Zella
Fun facts
- Rozella reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.
- It represents an elaborated form of the name Rose, using the 'ella' suffix popular in Italian and Latin naming traditions.