The nameRose
Rose is a girl's name taken from the flower, a symbol of love. A simple classic, it is popular again in Britain, France and the United States.
- Girl's name
- Latin and Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower. In the Middle Ages, it was also influenced by the Germanic hros, "horse", and hrod, "fame".
Origin
Latin and Germanic. Rose was common among the Normans as Roese.
History
Rose was a top 20 name in the United States in the early 20th century. Saint Rose of Lima, the first saint of the Americas, and Rose Kennedy are famous bearers. It is very often used as a middle name.
Rose in other languages
Rose is spelled the same in English and French. It is Rosa in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Polish.
Nicknames for Rose
The most common nicknames for Rose: Rosie.
Did you know?
- Rose Kennedy had nine children, among them President John F. Kennedy and the senators Robert and Edward Kennedy.
Famous people named Rose
- Saint Rose of Lima
- Rose Kennedy, matriarch
- Rose Byrne, actress
- Rose Tyler, Doctor Who companion
Popularity of the name Rose
Rose in the United States
Rose was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 85,665 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Rose. Its rise began around 1884, and it peaked in 1917. Half of all babies named Rose in the United States were born before 1934, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,358 births a year.
Rose in the United Kingdom
Rose was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 9,780 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Rose. Half of all babies named Rose in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 882 births a year.
Rose in Ireland
Rose in France
Rose in Belgium
Rose in Switzerland
Rose in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Rose
Names from the same generation as Rose, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower. In the Middle Ages, it was also influenced by the Germanic hros, "horse", and hrod, "fame".
What is the origin of the name Rose?
Latin and Germanic. Rose was common among the Normans as Roese.
Is Rose a girl's or a boy's name?
Rose is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Rose?
In 2024, Rose was the 115th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,376 births.
What are the variants of the name Rose?
Variants and related names of Rose include Romy, Roseline, Roselyne, Rosette, Rosie, Rosine, Rosy and Rozenn.
What are good sibling names for Rose?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cecilia, Juliette, Clara and Georgia for a sister, Felix, Lorenzo, Emilio and Roman for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Rose?
The most common nicknames for Rose are Rosie.
Who are famous people named Rose?
Saint Rose of Lima; Rose Kennedy, matriarch; Rose Byrne, actress; Rose Tyler, Doctor Who companion.