Rosebell
A feminine name derived from the combination of "rose" and "bell".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Rosebell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosebell today is around 94 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosebell births was 1922 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosebell. 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 Rosebell is about 94 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rosebells were born before 1942.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosebell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1922
8 babies that year
Average age
94
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,853
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Rosebell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosebell from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Rosebell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosebell 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 Rosebell 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 Rosebell
The name Rosebell is a compound name derived from the English words "rose" and "bell". It is a relatively modern name, with no clear origins in ancient cultures or languages.
The word "rose" has its roots in the Latin word "rosa", which was also the name for the flower. Roses have held symbolic significance in many cultures throughout history, often representing love, beauty, and purity. The word "bell" comes from the Old English word "belle", meaning a small bell or a handbell.
While there are no known historical references to the name Rosebell in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it likely emerged as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th or 20th century, reflecting the romantic and poetic nature of combining the names of a flower and a musical instrument.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rosebell is Rosebell Fairchild (1825-1912), an American educator and activist who founded the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College, now known as Mississippi University for Women. Another notable figure was Rosebell Hendry Woodhouse (1857-1949), an American philanthropist and suffragist from Florida.
Rosebell Hobart (1868-1956) was a British writer and illustrator known for her children's books and illustrations in the early 20th century. In the performing arts, Rosebell Rayner (1890-1980) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway musicals and films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Moving into the 20th century, Rosebell Kagumire (born 1984) is a prominent Ugandan activist, writer, and campaigner for women's rights and social justice issues in Africa.
While not a common name, Rosebell has been used throughout history, often reflecting a desire for a unique and poetic name that combines elements of nature and music. Its continued use, though rare, highlights the enduring appeal of such romantic and evocative names.
People
Rosebell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosebell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosebell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosebell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosebell 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Rosebell a common name?
We classify Rosebell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosebell most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosebell was 1922, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosebell is about 94 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 Rosebell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosebell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosebell 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 Rosebell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosebell 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 Rosebell 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 common is the name Rosebell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.