Bellarose
A feminine name blending "bella" meaning "beautiful" with "rose", the flower symbolic of beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 1,049 living Americans carry the first name Bellarose. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bellarose today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bellarose births was 2018 (110 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bellarose. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Bellarose is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 326,744 Americans
Peak year
2018
110 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,575
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Bellarose: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bellarose from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 665 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bellarose remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bellarose by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bellarose during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bellaroses live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Bellarose, while Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bellarose
The name Bellarose is a beautiful combination of two words, "bella" and "rose," both of which have roots in Latin and Italian. The word "bella" means "beautiful" in Italian, derived from the Latin word "bellus," meaning "pretty" or "handsome." On the other hand, "rose" is derived from the Latin word "rosa," which refers to the well-known and beloved flower.
While the exact origins of the name Bellarose are uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century, possibly in Italy or regions with Italian cultural influence. The name's construction suggests it was created as a poetic or romantic expression, combining the concepts of beauty and the rose flower, which has long been a symbol of love and admiration.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bellarose can be found in the 1817 novel "The Inheritance" by Susan Ferrier, a Scottish novelist. In the novel, Bellarose is mentioned as a character's name, though no further details about its significance or origin are provided.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bellarose. One such person was Bellarose Loring (1830-1912), an American artist and painter known for her still-life works depicting flowers and fruit. Another was Bellarose Durocher (1860-1923), a Canadian schoolteacher and advocate for women's education in Quebec.
In the world of literature, Bellarose Hartley (1875-1954) was a British novelist and short story writer who published works such as "The Marsh Trail" and "The Recluse of Balmoral." Additionally, Bellarose Moretti (1890-1968) was an Italian-American opera singer who performed with various companies in the early 20th century.
Lastly, Bellarose Cunningham (1905-1976) was a British botanist and plant collector who made significant contributions to the study of African flora, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania.
While the name Bellarose may not be as common as some other names, its poetic and romantic origins, coupled with its association with beauty and nature, have made it a cherished and unique choice for many parents over the centuries.
People
Bellarose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bellarose as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bellarose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bellarose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,049 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bellarose going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 326,744 US residents.
Is Bellarose a common name?
We classify Bellarose as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,057 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bellarose most popular?
The single biggest year for Bellarose was 2018, when 110 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bellarose is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bellarose a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bellarose in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.