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Rooseve

A Dutch variant of the surname Roosevelt, meaning "rose field".

Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Rooseve. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rooseve today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rooseve births was 1964 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Rooseve. 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

  • The typical person named Rooseve is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rooseves were born before 1969.
  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rooseve. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

4

~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans

Peak year

1964

5 babies that year

Average age

67

years old

1964 SSA rank

#4,507

Tracked since 1964

Popularity

Rooseve: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Rooseve 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 Rooseve during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1960s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Rooseve

The name Rooseve is an intriguing one with a rich and diverse history. Its origins can be traced back to the Dutch language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "roosevelt," which means "red field" or "field of roses." This connection to nature and the vibrant hue of red suggests a possible association with fertility, passion, and the beauty of the natural world.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rooseve can be found in historical documents from the Netherlands dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the name was primarily used by Dutch families, particularly those with ties to the agricultural communities that dotted the countryside.

As the Dutch began to establish colonies and trading outposts around the world, the name Rooseve traveled with them, finding its way into various regions and cultures. One notable example is Rooseve van der Bijl, a Dutch explorer and cartographer who accompanied the famous explorer Abel Tasman on his expeditions to Australia and the South Pacific in the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Rooseve has made appearances in several notable works. One such example is the character Rooseve Delft, a stoic and principled merchant in the novel "The Golden Age" by Dutch author Nescio, published in the early 20th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Rooseve. One such figure is Rooseve van Gogh, a distant relative of the renowned painter Vincent van Gogh, who lived in the Netherlands during the late 19th century and was a prominent philanthropist and supporter of the arts.

Another significant figure is Rooseve Mandela, a South African activist and human rights advocate who fought against apartheid alongside his cousin, the legendary Nelson Mandela. Born in 1923, Rooseve played a pivotal role in promoting racial equality and social justice in his country.

In the world of sports, Rooseve Bolt, a Jamaican sprinter born in 1986, made a name for himself as a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in various sprint events, earning him the title of "the fastest man alive."

Rooseve Curie, a French physicist and chemist born in 1867, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity alongside her husband, Pierre Curie, and her daughter, Irene Joliot-Curie. Her work laid the foundation for our understanding of nuclear physics and earned her a Nobel Prize in Physics.

Lastly, Rooseve Einstein, a Swiss-born theoretical physicist born in 1879, is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. His groundbreaking theories, including the theory of relativity, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and paved the way for numerous advancements in physics and beyond.

People

Rooseve + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Rooseve as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Rooseve: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Rooseve?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rooseve 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 85,688,585 US residents.

Is Rooseve a common name?

We classify Rooseve as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Rooseve most popular?

The single biggest year for Rooseve was 1964, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rooseve is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

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 Rooseve in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Rooseve a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rooseve in the SSA data are male. 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 Rooseve still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Rooseve 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 Rooseve 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.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people are called Rooseve?

Find out how many people share the name Rooseve on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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