A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosabel since 1885
Babies named Rosabel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosabel's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Rosabel is a floral compound name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1885, the same year it reached its peak rank of 7,133. At that time, roughly 1 in every 107,151 babies were named Rosabel. After falling out of common use, it began a gradual resurgence around 2005, reflecting a broader revival of late-Victorian and Edwardian names. The name combines Rose and Belle, two enduringly popular elements. Though never abundant, Rosabel's recent trajectory suggests a renewed appreciation for its vintage charm. Its top baby-naming states have historically included English-speaking regions, but it has never clustered in any single area.
Rosabel is a compound name combining the flower name Rose (from Latin rosa) with the element bel, derived from Latin bella meaning 'beautiful' or Old French bele 'fair'. It emerged in the late 19th century as part of the Victorian fashion for elaborate floral and -bel names. Though never widespread, it has seen occasional use, particularly in the early 1880s and recently experienced a modest revival since 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Belle
Sibling names for Rosabel
Names that share Rosabel's style, for a brother or sister.
