Declining since 1985, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Roseanna since 1880
Babies named Roseanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 63 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 76 |
| 1910s | 211 |
| 1920s | 405 |
| 1930s | 312 |
| 1940s | 429 |
| 1950s | 1,022 |
| 1960s | 622 |
| 1970s | 582 |
| 1980s | 1,042 |
| 1990s | 431 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Roseanna dates back to at least 1880 in U.S. records. Its highest ranking came in 1950, when it was more widely used than in recent decades. Since 1985, its frequency has steadily declined. The name has been most common in Ohio, reflecting a Midwestern preference for compound floral names. Despite its lower current usage, Roseanna retains an old-fashioned charm as a blend of two classic names.
Roseanna is a compound of the names Rose and Anna. It emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, likely as a floral elaboration of Anna or a blend of two popular given names. The name gained moderate usage in the United States, peaking in the 1950s.
Where Roseanna 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.
“Roseanna” around the world
Where Roseanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Anna, Annie
Variants: Rosanna, Roseannah
Sibling names for Roseanna
Names that share Roseanna's style, for a brother or sister.
