Rosangel
Rose angel: a name blending the rose flower symbolizing beauty and an angel signifying purity.
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Rosangel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosangel today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosangel births was 1972 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosangel. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosangel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
1972
10 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,618
Tracked since 1972
Census
Rosangel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 450 people with the first name Rosangel, which placed it at #22,210 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
#22,210
National first-name rank
People counted
450
450 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rosangel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rosangel is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Black (0.4%). 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 Rosangel 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 Rosangel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.6% · 439
- White1.1% · 5
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Popularity
Rosangel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosangel from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosangel 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 Rosangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosangels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosangel
The name Rosangel is a combination of two words, "rosa" and "angel," which suggests a connection to the rose flower and the celestial beings known as angels. The origin of this name can be traced back to Spanish-speaking cultures, where it likely emerged as a poetic or romantic expression of beauty and divine grace.
Rosangel is a relatively modern name, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It gained popularity as a given name, particularly in Latin American countries, as a way to honor the Virgin Mary, who is often associated with the rose in Catholic symbolism. The rose is seen as a representation of love, purity, and sacrifice, while the angel signifies divinity and protection.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rosangel was Rosangel Cabral, a Puerto Rican poet and writer who lived from 1893 to 1974. Her works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the experiences of women in Puerto Rican society.
Another notable figure was Rosangel Araujo, a Venezuelan actress and model born in 1971. She has appeared in various telenovelas and films, showcasing her talent and contributing to the entertainment industry in Latin America.
In the field of music, Rosangel Quintero, a Venezuelan singer and composer born in 1959, has left her mark. She is known for her work in the genres of folk and traditional music, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of her homeland.
Rosangel Espinoza, a Mexican writer and journalist born in 1972, has also gained recognition for her contributions to literature and media. Her works often explore social and political issues, providing insights into the complexities of modern society.
Lastly, Rosangel Lozada, a Puerto Rican basketball player born in 1986, has excelled in her sport. She has represented her country in international competitions, showcasing her athletic prowess and dedication to the game.
These individuals, spanning various fields and regions, exemplify the diversity and resilience associated with the name Rosangel. While the name itself may be relatively modern, it carries a rich symbolism and resonates with the cultural traditions of Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
People
Rosangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosangel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosangel 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Rosangel a common name?
We classify Rosangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosangel was 1972, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosangel is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rosangel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 450 people with the name Rosangel, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,210 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 Rosangel 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 Rosangel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Rosangel appears almost entirely female. Of the 444 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Rosangel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rosangel is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Black (0.4%). 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 Rosangel most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Rosangel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.6% (439 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 Rosangel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosangel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosangel 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 Rosangel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosangel 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 Rosangel 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 Rosangel as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Rosangel at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.