Rozann
Rose, a feminine name of English origin meaning "pretty flower".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Rozann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rozann today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rozann births was 1953 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rozann. 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 Rozann is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rozanns were born before 1962.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
1953
19 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1972 SSA rank
#8,016
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Rozann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rozann from the 1930s through to the 1970s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 120 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rozann 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 Rozann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rozanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rozann
The name Rozann is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the names Rose and Ann. The name Rose has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning the flower of the same name, while Ann is a variation of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Rozann can be traced back to the late 16th century, although it remained relatively uncommon until the 19th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Rozann Westby, an English noblewoman born in 1592 who was a prominent figure in the court of King James I.
In the 17th century, Rozann gained some popularity among Puritan families in England and the American colonies. Notable individuals from this era include Rozann Winthrop (1638-1701), the daughter of the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop.
The name experienced a surge in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Rozann Ridgway (1859-1936), an American suffragist and activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.
Another notable figure was Rozann Harshbarger (1887-1976), an American educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods and child development. She was also a pioneer in the field of early childhood education.
In the 20th century, Rozann was a relatively uncommon name, but it was still used occasionally. One of the more prominent individuals with this name was Rozann Carter (1909-1998), the sister of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and a prominent campaigner in her own right.
While not as widespread as some other names, Rozann has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including politics, education, and social activism.
People
Rozann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rozann 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
Rozann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rozann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rozann 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Rozann a common name?
We classify Rozann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rozann most popular?
The single biggest year for Rozann was 1953, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rozann is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rozann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rozann 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.