Rosebelle
Derived from "rose" and "belle", signifying beautiful rose.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Rosebelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosebelle today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosebelle births was 1921 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosebelle. 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 Rosebelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1921
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,199
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Rosebelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosebelle from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 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
Rosebelle 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 Rosebelle 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 Rosebelle
The name Rosebelle is a compound name, derived from the combination of the words "rose" and "belle." The first part, "rose," is derived from the Old French word "rose," which in turn comes from the Latin word "rosa," meaning the fragrant flower of the same name. The second part, "belle," is the French word for "beautiful" or "fair."
This name likely originated in France or other regions where French was spoken, possibly as early as the Middle Ages or the Renaissance period. The combination of the two words, "rose" and "belle," creates a name that evokes imagery of a beautiful rose, symbolizing beauty, grace, and femininity.
Historically, the name Rosebelle does not appear to have been widely used until more recent times. However, variations of the name, such as Rose or Rosabelle, have been recorded throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals with a similar name was Rosabelle de Vere, who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the powerful de Vere family in England. Another notable figure was Rosabelle Beaufort, a 15th-century English noblewoman who was the daughter of Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset.
In the realm of literature, the name Rosabelle appears in the poem "Christabel" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1816. The poem features a character named Rosabelle, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
During the Victorian era, the name Rosabelle gained popularity, particularly among affluent families who appreciated its romantic and floral connotations. One notable individual from this period was Rosabelle Studholme (1828-1895), an English botanist and author who wrote several books on gardening and horticulture.
In the 20th century, Rosabelle Hendler (1915-1979) was an American singer and actress who performed on Broadway and in various television shows and films. Another notable figure was Rosabelle Carr (1920-1997), an Australian painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and colorful artworks.
People
Rosebelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosebelle 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
Rosebelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosebelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosebelle 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Rosebelle a common name?
We classify Rosebelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosebelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosebelle was 1921, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosebelle is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosebelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosebelle 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.