Declining since 2003, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosaura since 1913
Babies named Rosaura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 226 |
| 1960s | 308 |
| 1970s | 441 |
| 1980s | 377 |
| 1990s | 393 |
| 2000s | 346 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Rosaura is a literary and floral name with Spanish and Italian roots, meaning 'rose of dawn' or 'golden rose.' First recorded in the United States in 1913, the name saw its peak popularity in 2003, though it remains rare. Its trajectory has been falling since that peak, and in 2025 it ranked 13,208 nationally, given to approximately 1 in every 267,878 newborns. The name is largely concentrated in communities with Spanish-speaking heritage and has not consistently appeared in any top state lists. While it lacks widespread modern usage, its romantic sound and connection to Calderón's classic drama give it a distinct, cultured appeal.
Rosaura is likely a combination of the Spanish/Italian elements 'rosa' (rose) and 'aura' (dawn or breeze), or derived from the Latin phrase 'rosa aurea' (golden rose). The name appears in Pedro Calderón de la Barca's 17th-century play 'La vida es sueño' (Life is a Dream), which may have popularized its use in the Spanish-speaking world. It has remained in occasional use since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosa, Rosie, Aura
Sibling names for Rosaura
Names that share Rosaura's style, for a brother or sister.
