Rozier
A French masculine name derived from the Old French word "rosier" meaning "a rose bush".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Rozier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rozier today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rozier births was 1915 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rozier. 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 Rozier is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Roziers were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rozier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1915
6 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1932 SSA rank
#4,201
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Rozier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rozier from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Rozier remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rozier 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 Rozier 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 Rozier
The name Rozier has its origins in the French language, stemming from the word "rosier," which means "rose bush" or "rose tree." This connection to the rose plant suggests that the name may have been originally associated with gardeners, horticulturists, or those involved in the cultivation of roses.
In medieval France, the name Rozier could have been used as a surname for individuals who worked with roses or maintained rose gardens. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, though its exact path to becoming a first name is unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rozier dates back to the 13th century, when a Frenchman named Rozier de Villeneuve was mentioned in historical records from the region of Provence. However, the name's usage as a first name is not well-documented until much later.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Rozier. In the 18th century, François Rozier (1734-1793) was a French botanist and agronomist known for his contributions to the study of plant physiology and agricultural techniques.
Another prominent figure was Eugène Rozier (1820-1876), a French painter and engraver who specialized in landscapes and portrayed scenes from the countryside around Paris.
In the field of literature, Rozier Firmin (1809-1888) was a Haitian writer and poet who is considered one of the founding figures of Haitian Romanticism.
Moving into the 20th century, Rozier Dulcio Lopes (1914-1976) was a Brazilian composer and musician who played a significant role in the development of Brazilian popular music.
More recently, Rozier Smit (1957-present) is a Dutch singer and songwriter known for his work in the rock and pop genres.
While the name Rozier is not as common as some other French names, it has a long and varied history, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and cultures.
People
Rozier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rozier 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
Rozier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rozier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rozier 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 Rozier a common name?
We classify Rozier 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, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rozier most popular?
The single biggest year for Rozier was 1915, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rozier is about 84 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 Rozier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rozier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rozier 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.
Is Rozier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rozier 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 Rozier 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 common is the name Rozier?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Rozier at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.