Rozella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from rose and Ella.
Name Census estimates that about 636 living Americans carry the first name Rozella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rozella today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rozella births was 1927 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rozella. 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
636
~ 1 in 538,922 Americans
Peak year
1927
87 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,892
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Rozella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rozella from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 716 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
Rozella 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 Rozella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rozellas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Ohio, Iowa, Illinois recorded the most babies named Rozella, while West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rozella
Rozella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin rose, meaning "rose flower" or "rose bush." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where roses held significant cultural and symbolic importance. The rose was closely associated with the goddess Venus and was a revered symbol of love, beauty, and desire.
The name Rozella likely emerged as a diminutive or pet form of the Latin name Rosa, which was a direct reference to the rose flower. Over time, various spellings and variations of the name developed, including Rozella, Rozel, Rozelle, and Rosella, among others.
While the name Rozella does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in Latin and its connection to the rose flower suggest that it may have been used as a personal name during the Roman era or in the early days of Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rozella can be found in the 16th century. Rozella Benizri (1542-1611) was an Italian philosopher and writer who gained recognition for her work on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Rozella was Rozella Claxton (1876-1955), an American educator and advocate for women's suffrage. She played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.
In the literary world, Rozella Olitzki (1903-1991) was a German-born American poet and translator. She was known for her translations of works by influential German poets, including Rainer Maria Rilke and Friedrich Hölderlin.
Rozella Switzer (1928-2017) was an American aviator and one of the original members of the Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent training for spaceflight in the early days of the U.S. space program.
Rozella Haydée White (1938-2018) was a renowned American ballet dancer and teacher. She had a distinguished career with the New York City Ballet and later became a respected ballet instructor, nurturing the talents of many aspiring dancers.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Rozella throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Rozella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rozella 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
Rozella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rozella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 636 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rozella 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 538,922 US residents.
Is Rozella a common name?
We classify Rozella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,761 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rozella most popular?
The single biggest year for Rozella was 1927, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rozella is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rozella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rozella 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.