Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosamond since 1881
Babies named Rosamond per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 |
| 1890s | 131 |
| 1900s | 283 |
| 1910s | 855 |
| 1920s | 895 |
| 1930s | 420 |
| 1940s | 265 |
| 1950s | 169 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Rosamond is a name with deep historical roots, combining Germanic and Latin influences. First recorded in the U.S. in 1881, it reached its peak popularity in 1912, making it a classic early 20th-century choice. Though its rank has dropped to 14,942 as of 2025, with only about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls receiving the name, it remains a stately option for parents drawn to vintage names with literary echoes. The name's trajectory shows remarkable stability, neither surging nor fading dramatically over the past century, suggesting a steady but niche appeal. Despite not being concentrated in any particular state, Rosamond carries a sense of old-world charm and durability.
Rosamond derives from the Old German elements 'hros' (horse) and 'mund' (protection), though medieval Latin reinterpreted the first element as 'rosa' (rose), yielding the popular 'rose of the world' meaning. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and was common in medieval times, famously associated with Rosamund Clifford, mistress of King Henry II. It saw a revival in the 19th century and was particularly popular in the early 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa, Mondy
Sibling names for Rosamond
Names that share Rosamond's style, for a brother or sister.
