Rose
Rose first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1917, when 9,783 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,386.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rose popular?
Rising Rose has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 14,187 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,522 | |
| 2000s | 9,569 | |
| 1990s | 8,488 | |
| 1980s | 9,832 | |
| 1970s | 11,388 | |
| 1960s | 31,859 | |
| 1950s | 66,688 | |
| 1940s | 51,643 | |
| 1930s | 59,111 | |
| 1920s | 85,305 | |
| 1910s | 74,690 | |
| 1900s | 28,106 | |
| 1890s | 21,134 | |
| 1880s | 11,064 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rose mean?
IS a bloom word: directly the English flower name, from Latin 'rosa' (the rose). Also used historically as a short form of Germanic names with the element 'hrod' (fame), but the enduring modern sense is the flower itself.
Nicknames for Rose
- Rosie
- Rosa
Variants & spellings
- Rosa
- Rós
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose means Rose. IS a bloom word: directly the English flower name, from Latin 'rosa' (the rose). Also used historically as a short form of Germanic names with the element 'hrod' (fame), but the enduring modern sense is the flower itself.
What is the origin of the name Rose?
Rose is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Rose?
Rose is pronounced “ROHZ.”
Is Rose a boy or a girl name?
Rose is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rose a popular name right now?
Rose has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Rose?
In 2025, Rose ranked #114 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rose most popular?
Rose was most popular in 1917, when about 9,783 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Rose?
Common nicknames for Rose include Rosie, Rosa.
What names are similar to Rose?
Names similar to Rose include Lily, Violet, Ivy, Iris.
What names go well with Rose?
latin names that pair well with Rose include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.