Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosea since 1898
Babies named Rosea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1933, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosea's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosea is a delicate botanical name from the Latin for 'rosy,' first recorded in the United States in 1898. It reached its peak popularity that same year, though its rank was never among the top 1000. As of the latest data in 2025, the name remains extremely uncommon, with no measurable one-in-N figure. Its trajectory is stable, indicating it has never experienced a surge in usage. The name's rarity appeals to parents seeking a distinctive floral alternative to more common choices like Rose or Rosa. While no top states are associated, Rosea carries an antique charm that fits alongside sister names like Lilia and Viola and brother names like Leo and Felix.
Rosea is the feminine form of the Latin adjective 'roseus,' meaning 'rosy' or 'rose-colored.' As a given name, it is a rare botanical variant of Rose, likely influenced by the scientific naming of plants (e.g., Rosa 'Rosea'). First recorded in the United States in 1898, it has never achieved widespread usage, remaining a distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Rosa
Sibling names for Rosea
Names that share Rosea's style, for a brother or sister.
