Rosanne
A feminine given name derived from the Latin "rosa" meaning rose.
Name Census estimates that about 9,847 living Americans carry the first name Rosanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosanne today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosanne births was 1954 (756 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosanne. 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
9.8K
~ 1 in 34,808 Americans
Peak year
1954
756 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,956
Tracked since 1907
Gender
Gender distribution for Rosanne
Out of the 14,745 babies given the name Rosanne since 1880, 100.0% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Rosanne as a male name
- Ranked #3,956 in 1942
- 5 male births in 1942
- Peak: 1942 (5 births)
Rosanne as a female name
- Ranked #10,890 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1954 (756 births)
Popularity
Rosanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosanne from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5,883 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosanne 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 Rosanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 34 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Rosanne, while West Virginia, Delaware, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 335 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosanne
Rosanne is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Latin and French languages. The name is derived from the French name Rose, which itself originates from the Latin rosa, meaning "rose" - the well-known flowering shrub.
In medieval times, the name Rose gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France, where the rose held symbolic significance as a representation of beauty and virtue. Rosanne emerged as a variant form, incorporating the French suffix "-anne" to create a distinct feminine name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Rosanne can be found in the 13th century, when a French noblewoman named Rosanne de Courtenay lived during the reign of Louis IX. Another historical figure bearing this name was Rosanne de Vermandois, a French courtier who served at the court of King Philip IV in the early 14th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Rosanne appears in several notable works, including the 16th-century French novel "L'Astrée" by Honoré d'Urfé, where a character named Rosanne plays a significant role.
Throughout history, several prominent women have borne the name Rosanne. One such figure was Rosanne Rocher (1630-1680), a French scholar and linguist renowned for her contributions to the study of ancient languages. Another notable Rosanne was Rosanne Gérard (1742-1813), a French painter and portraitist during the Neoclassical era.
In the 19th century, Rosanne Moore (1812-1868) was an American artist and illustrator known for her intricate botanical drawings and paintings. Rosanne Leeson (1853-1935), an English author and playwright, also carried this name and made notable contributions to the literary world.
Moving into the 20th century, Rosanne Cash (born 1955) is a prominent American singer-songwriter and author, known for her contributions to country and folk music. She is the daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash and has won numerous awards throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Rosanne throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Rosanne + 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
Rosanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,847 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosanne 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 34,808 US residents.
Is Rosanne a common name?
We classify Rosanne as "Rare". It ranks above 97.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14,745 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosanne was 1954, when 756 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosanne is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosanne 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.