Declining since 1986, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosanne since 1907
Babies named Rosanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 329 |
| 1930s | 792 |
| 1940s | 2,562 |
| 1950s | 5,883 |
| 1960s | 2,661 |
| 1970s | 1,073 |
| 1980s | 916 |
| 1990s | 179 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Rosanne rose to its highest ranking in 1953, when it was a moderately common choice for newborn girls. Since 1986, however, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from compound names formed with Anne. As of 2025, only about 1 in 229,610 girls receives the name, making it a relatively rare choice today. The name never became a regional phenomenon, with no states showing a particular concentration. Despite its decline, Rosanne retains a classic, feminine appeal through its two well-worn components, Rose and Anne.
Rosanne is a compound name formed from Rose and Anne, both of which have separate origins. Rose is from the Germanic element hros (horse) or the Latin rosa (rose), while Anne derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The combination became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a feminine given name.
Where Rosanne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosanne” around the world
Where Rosanne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Ros, Ann
Sibling names for Rosanne
Names that share Rosanne's style, for a brother or sister.
