Larosa
A feminine name derived from Spanish words meaning "the rose".
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Larosa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larosa today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larosa births was 1983 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larosa. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Larosa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larosa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
1983
11 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1993 SSA rank
#14,721
Tracked since 1948
Census
Larosa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 214 people with the first name Larosa, which placed it at #36,840 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,840
National first-name rank
People counted
214
214 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
79.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larosa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larosa is Black at 79.0%. The next largest groups are White (9.8%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Larosa described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Larosa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American79.0% · 169
- White9.8% · 21
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.3% · 7
- Two or more races2.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
Popularity
Larosa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larosa from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larosa 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 Larosa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Larosa
The name Larosa is derived from the Spanish language and has its roots in the Latin words "la" meaning "the" and "rosa" meaning "rose." The name likely originated in Spain or regions heavily influenced by Spanish culture during the medieval or Renaissance periods.
Larosa was initially used as a surname, referring to someone associated with roses, perhaps a rose grower or someone residing near a place abundant with roses. Over time, the surname transitioned into a feminine given name, reflecting the beauty and fragrance of the rose flower.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larosa can be traced back to a 13th-century Spanish noble family known as the House of Larosa. The family held significant influence and owned vast lands in the region of Andalusia, where rose cultivation was prominent.
In the realm of literature, the name Larosa appears in several works of Spanish poetry and literature from the 16th and 17th centuries. Poets and writers often used the name as a symbol of beauty, grace, and love, drawing inspiration from the rose's symbolism.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Larosa. One such figure was Larosa de Vega, a renowned Spanish actress who lived during the late 17th century and was celebrated for her performances in various theatrical productions.
Another prominent individual was Larosa Martínez, a Spanish painter from the early 19th century known for her vibrant depictions of floral landscapes and still-life compositions featuring roses.
In the field of music, Larosa Guerrero was a celebrated Spanish opera singer in the late 19th century, captivating audiences with her powerful soprano voice and emotive performances.
Larosa Álvarez, a Mexican revolutionary and activist, played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, fighting for the rights of women and indigenous communities.
Lastly, Larosa Moreno was a revered Spanish-American author and poet who lived in the mid-20th century and gained recognition for her poignant works exploring themes of identity, love, and cultural heritage.
People
Larosa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larosa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Larosa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larosa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larosa 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 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Larosa a common name?
We classify Larosa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larosa most popular?
The single biggest year for Larosa was 1983, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larosa is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Larosa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 214 people with the name Larosa, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,840 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Larosa in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Larosa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Larosa leans strongly female. 202 people counted with this name were female (95.3%), compared with 10 male bearers (4.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Larosa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larosa is Black at 79.0%. The next largest groups are White (9.8%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Larosa most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Larosa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.0% (169 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larosa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larosa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larosa 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.
Is Larosa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larosa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larosa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Larosa as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.