Declining since 1985, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Roosevelt since 1895
Babies named Roosevelt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1933, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roosevelt's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 57 |
| 1900s | 1,790 |
| 1910s | 2,768 |
| 1920s | 4,324 |
| 1930s | 7,482 |
| 1940s | 5,907 |
| 1950s | 5,675 |
| 1960s | 3,663 |
| 1970s | 2,161 |
| 1980s | 1,596 |
| 1990s | 1,019 |
| 2000s | 570 |
| 2010s | 471 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Roosevelt first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1895, just before Theodore Roosevelt became president. The name reached its peak rank in 1905, reflecting the immense popularity of the 26th president. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, with a current 1-in-71,170 birth rate. Despite this, the name carries a strong historical legacy, often chosen by families honoring the Roosevelt political dynasty. It has no strong regional concentration, as its top states are largely unremarkable in distribution.
Roosevelt is a Dutch surname meaning 'rose field' (from 'rozen' + 'veld'). It was originally a toponymic name for someone living near a rose field. The name gained prominence in the United States through President Theodore Roosevelt, whose family bore the name since the 17th century. It has been used as a given name in honor of Theodore or Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Where Roosevelt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosy, Ro, Roo
Variants: Roosevelt
Sibling names for Roosevelt
Names that share Roosevelt's style, for a brother or sister.
