Rosetter
A feminine name derived from the French word for a small rose.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Rosetter. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosetter today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosetter births was 1918 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosetter. 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 Rosetter is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rosetters were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosetter. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1918
9 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1928 SSA rank
#4,129
Tracked since 1898
Popularity
Rosetter: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosetter from the 1890s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Rosetter remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosetter 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 Rosetter 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 Rosetter
The name Rosetter originated in the early medieval period, with roots tracing back to the Gaelic language spoken in Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the ancient Gaelic word "rosaid," meaning "little rose" or "rose flower." The name's association with the rose likely stems from the flower's symbolic significance in Celtic culture, where it was revered for its beauty and fragrance.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rosetter gained popularity among noble families in the Scottish Highlands and Irish provinces. It was often bestowed upon daughters as a nod to their perceived beauty and delicacy, much like the rose itself. Historical records from this era, including genealogical accounts and monastic chronicles, reveal several notable bearers of the name.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Rosetter can be found in the annals of the Clan MacGregor, a prominent Scottish clan with roots dating back to the 13th century. Rosetter MacGregor, born in 1285, was the daughter of the clan chief and is mentioned in the clan's ancestral records as a woman of great strength and resilience.
In the 16th century, the name gained traction in Ireland, particularly among the noble families of Ulster. Rosetter O'Neill, born in 1542, was the daughter of Feardorcha O'Neill, the chieftain of the O'Neill dynasty. She is remembered for her pivotal role in negotiating a peace treaty between the O'Neills and the English Crown during the tumultuous reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
As the centuries progressed, the name Rosetter found its way into various artistic and literary works. In the 17th century, the English poet John Milton immortalized a character named Rosetter in his epic poem "Paradise Lost." This literary depiction solidified the name's association with beauty and grace.
In more recent times, notable bearers of the name include Rosetter Willoughby (1820-1892), a celebrated British botanist and horticulturist renowned for her contributions to the study of orchids. Another prominent figure was Rosetter Fitzsimmons (1876-1939), an American author and suffragette who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and social reform.
The name Rosetter, with its rich heritage and poetic connotations, has endured through the ages, carrying with it a sense of beauty, strength, and resilience that echoes its ancient Celtic origins.
People
Rosetter + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosetter 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
Rosetter: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosetter?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosetter 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 Rosetter a common name?
We classify Rosetter 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, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosetter most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosetter was 1918, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosetter is about 81 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 Rosetter in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosetter a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosetter 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 Rosetter still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosetter 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 Rosetter 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 many Americans are named Rosetter?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.