Rosana
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Rosanus, derived from rosa meaning "rose".
Name Census estimates that about 1,946 living Americans carry the first name Rosana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosana today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosana births was 1983 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosana. 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.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 176,133 Americans
Peak year
1983
78 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,828
Tracked since 1885
Popularity
Rosana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosana from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 517 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosana 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 Rosana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Rosana, while Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 150 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosana
The name Rosana has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the Latin word "rosa" meaning "rose." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe where Latin was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosana can be traced back to a 12th-century Italian noblewoman, Rosana de' Medici, who was a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. The name was also mentioned in several medieval Latin texts and religious manuscripts, often associated with the symbolism of the rose in Christian traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rosana. In the 16th century, Rosana Pisana (1500-1573) was an Italian painter and engraver known for her works in religious art. In the 18th century, Rosana Torella (1720-1785) was an Italian philosopher and writer who advocated for women's education and rights.
Moving into the 19th century, Rosana Arquer (1845-1920) was a Catalan poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the Catalan identity. In the realm of music, Rosana Carteri (1886-1968) was an Italian operatic soprano who performed in several notable opera houses across Europe.
Another significant figure was Rosana Paulino (1901-1969), a Brazilian journalist and activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and played a crucial role in the fight for gender equality in Brazil.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Rosana throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and social fabric of their respective eras.
People
Rosana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,946 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosana 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 176,133 US residents.
Is Rosana a common name?
We classify Rosana as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,543 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosana most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosana was 1983, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosana is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosana 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.