Rozell
A diminutive form of the feminine name Rose, derived from the flower name.
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the first name Rozell. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 62.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Rozell today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rozell births was 1926 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rozell. 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
374
~ 1 in 916,455 Americans
Peak year
1926
29 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
2020 SSA rank
#6,835
Tracked since 1913
Gender
Gender distribution for Rozell
Rozell is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 936 total registrations, 586 (62.6%) were male and 350 (37.4%) were female.
Rozell as a male name
- Ranked #11,734 in 2020
- 6 male births in 2020
- Peak: 1955 (17 births)
Rozell as a female name
- Ranked #6,835 in 1958
- 5 female births in 1958
- Peak: 1926 (19 births)
Popularity
Rozell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rozell from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 215 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
Rozell 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 Rozell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rozells live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Rozell, while Ohio, Texas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rozell
The name Rozell is believed to have originated from the Old French word "rozelle," which means "little rose." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of France and England.
In its early days, the name Rozell was often associated with beauty and delicacy, reflecting the symbolism of the rose flower. It was a common practice during that time to give names with floral meanings, especially to girls.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rozell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Rozell de Beaumont, indicating the name's use among the Norman nobility.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rozell. In the 13th century, Rozell de Courtenay was a French noblewoman and a prominent figure at the court of King Louis IX. She played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the release of the king from captivity during the Seventh Crusade.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rozell de Lille, a 14th-century French poet and author. Her work, "Le Roman de la Rose," is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature and has had a lasting impact on the French literary tradition.
In the 16th century, Rozell de Noailles was a French courtier and diplomat who served under King Francis I. She was known for her influential role in shaping political alliances and her patronage of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, Rozell Campi was an Italian painter from Cremona, renowned for her portraits and religious works. She was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition in her time, and her works can be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 19th century, Rozell Thackeray was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "Vanity Fair." She is regarded as one of the greatest satirical novelists of the Victorian era, with her works providing insightful commentary on the social and moral values of the time.
The name Rozell has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. Its association with beauty, delicacy, and sometimes even boldness has made it a cherished name across various regions and time periods.
People
Rozell + 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
Rozell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rozell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 374 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rozell 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 Rozell a common name?
We classify Rozell 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, 936 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rozell most popular?
The single biggest year for Rozell was 1926, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rozell is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rozell a male name?
Yes, 62.6% of people registered as Rozell in the SSA data are male. 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.