Rosena
A feminine given name derived from the flower name rose, symbolizing beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the first name Rosena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosena today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosena births was 1923 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosena. 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 Rosena is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rosenas were born before 1969.
People living today
374
~ 1 in 916,455 Americans
Peak year
1923
43 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
2003 SSA rank
#15,361
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Rosena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosena from the 1880s through to the 2000s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 263 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosena 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 Rosena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosena
The name Rosena is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning rose. It is believed to have originated during the Renaissance period in Italy, when the symbolism of roses was widely celebrated in art, literature, and culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosena can be found in a 16th-century Italian text, where it was used to describe a woman of great beauty and virtue. The name was likely inspired by the rose's association with love, purity, and the divine feminine.
During the Middle Ages, the rose held significant symbolic importance in Christian iconography, representing the Virgin Mary and the Passion of Christ. It is possible that the name Rosena was also influenced by this religious symbolism, as it was common for names to carry spiritual meanings during that era.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Rosena was Rosena Bonaventura, an Italian Renaissance painter born in the late 15th century. She was renowned for her delicate and exquisite portraits, which often featured subjects adorned with roses.
In the 17th century, Rosena Grazia was a prominent Italian novelist and poet, celebrated for her romantic works that explored themes of love, desire, and the human condition. Her poetic language and vivid descriptions were said to evoke the beauty and fragrance of roses.
Another notable figure was Rosena Monteverdi, the daughter of the renowned Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. Born in 1607, she was a talented singer and musician who performed in her father's operas and compositions.
In the 19th century, Rosena Lenzi was an Italian opera singer and actress, known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.
Rosena Bacchiocchi was an Italian-American author and scholar born in 1938. She was a prominent figure in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and wrote extensively on topics related to biblical studies, theology, and Christian living.
While the name Rosena has its roots in Italian culture and history, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, carrying with it the timeless beauty and symbolism of the rose.
People
Rosena + 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
Rosena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 374 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosena 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 916,455 US residents.
Is Rosena a common name?
We classify Rosena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,366 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosena most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosena was 1923, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosena is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosena 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.