Roselee
A feminine name combining the English words "rose" and "lee", suggesting beauty and meadow.
Name Census estimates that about 592 living Americans carry the first name Roselee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roselee today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roselee births was 1939 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roselee. 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
592
~ 1 in 578,977 Americans
Peak year
1939
32 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,859
Tracked since 1895
Popularity
Roselee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roselee from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 232 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Roselee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roselee 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 Roselee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roselees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. South Carolina, Texas, Missouri recorded the most babies named Roselee, while California, Missouri, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Roselee
Roselee is a feminine given name that originated as a combination of the English words "rose" and "lee." The name's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century in parts of the United States and the United Kingdom.
The word "rose" is derived from the Latin word "rosa," which referred to the fragrant flowering plant. The rose has held significant symbolic meaning across various cultures, often representing love, beauty, and purity. The suffix "lee" is an Old English word meaning "meadow" or "field," conjuring images of peaceful, natural settings.
While the name Roselee does not have any documented historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity during the late Victorian era when floral names became fashionable. The name's gentle, romantic sound and association with the rose flower likely contributed to its appeal.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Roselee can be found in the United States Census records from the late 19th century. A notable individual with this name was Roselee Browning (1914-1997), an American fashion icon and businesswoman who co-founded the iconic fashion brand Bonnie Cashin.
Another historical figure named Roselee was Roselee Glazer (1923-2019), an American philanthropist and social activist who dedicated her life to various charitable causes, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
In the field of literature, Roselee Blooston (1927-2018) was a renowned American author and educator known for her children's books and her work in promoting literacy.
The name Roselee also has a connection to the world of music. Roselee Calvert (1908-1994) was an American singer and actress who performed in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Lastly, Roselee Goldstein (1920-2012) was a pioneering computer scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of computer programming and software development in the mid-20th century.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have left their mark on history, carrying the unique and melodic name Roselee.
People
Roselee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roselee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Roselee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roselee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 592 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roselee 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 578,977 US residents.
Is Roselee a common name?
We classify Roselee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roselee most popular?
The single biggest year for Roselee was 1939, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roselee is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roselee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roselee 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.