Rosielee
A feminine name combining "rose" and "lee", suggesting beauty and shelter.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Rosielee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosielee today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosielee births was 1917 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosielee. 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 Rosielee is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rosielees were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosielee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1917
15 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1933 SSA rank
#4,754
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Rosielee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosielee from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosielee 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 Rosielee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosielees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosielee
The name Rosielee is a compound name formed by combining the names Rose and Lee. The first part, Rose, is derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning the beautiful and fragrant flower of the same name. It has been a popular name throughout Europe and the English-speaking world for centuries, often given to symbolize beauty, grace, and femininity.
The second part, Lee, is an English name with Old English origins, stemming from the word "leah," meaning a meadow or a clearing in a forest. It was initially used as a surname but later became a popular given name, particularly for boys. The combination of these two names, Rosielee, creates a unique and melodic blend.
While the exact origin of the compound name Rosielee is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the English-speaking world, possibly in the late 19th or early 20th century. The name gained popularity during this period as parents sought to create distinctive and meaningful names for their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosielee can be found in the United States Census records from the late 19th century. However, it was not until the mid-20th century that the name became more widely used.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rosielee. One such person was Rosielee Cline (1929-2011), an American country music singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her collaborations with her husband, the legendary singer Patsy Cline.
Another individual named Rosielee was Rosielee Higgins (1921-2013), a Canadian author and poet known for her work celebrating the culture and traditions of her indigenous community in the prairie provinces.
In the realm of sports, Rosielee Kingsberry (1944-2022) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where she won a silver medal in the long jump event.
Rosielee Trombley (1932-2009) was a notable educator and advocate for Native American rights. She dedicated her life to preserving the language and culture of the Ojibwe people and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for indigenous communities.
Lastly, Rosielee Caldwell (1906-1995) was a pioneering aviator and one of the first African American women to earn a commercial pilot's license in the United States. She served as an inspiration for future generations of female pilots.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Rosielee throughout history, showcasing its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne it.
People
Rosielee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosielee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosielee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosielee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosielee 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Rosielee a common name?
We classify Rosielee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosielee most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosielee was 1917, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosielee is about 85 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 Rosielee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosielee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosielee 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 Rosielee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosielee 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 Rosielee 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 people are named Rosielee?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.