Rose

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Rose; Flower

Background: The name Rose originates from the Latin word 'rosa,' which means 'rose' or 'flower.' In English, Rose has been used since the Middle Ages as a given name, derived from the flower symbolizing beauty and love.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#64
Total births
500,276
Most popular decade
1910s (224,895 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+79 ranks)
Years in Top 100
81
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
7
First year rank
#745
Peak year
1930
Peak year births
61
Peak rank
#832
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,752

Female

First year
1880
First year births
700
First year rank
#30
Peak year
1917
Peak year births
9,783
Peak rank
#16
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,376
Recent rank
#115

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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