Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosaland since 1936
Babies named Rosaland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosaland is a rare and gentle modern coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1936. It reached its highest usage in 1966, the peak year for this name, though it has never appeared among the top-ranked names. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it continues to be used sporadically without dramatic swings in popularity. Its formation likely blends Rosa, the Latin word for rose, with the suffix -land, giving it a pastoral, floral quality. Rosaland has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its niche appeal. For parents seeking a distinctive name that feels both familiar and fresh, Rosaland offers a lyrical alternative to more common rose-inspired names.
Rosaland appears to be a modern coinage, likely a blend of the classic name Rosa (from Latin 'rosa', meaning rose) combined with the suffix -land, evoking imagery of a garden or land of roses. It may also be an elaboration of Rosalind or Rosamund. The name first appears in U.S. records in 1936, saw a peak in 1966, and has maintained a stable but rare presence since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosa, Rosie, Landy, Roz
Sibling names for Rosaland
Names that share Rosaland's style, for a brother or sister.
