A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Roselia since 1908
Babies named Roselia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roselia's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Roselia is a floral, romantic name that saw its peak popularity in 1908, the year it first appeared in U.S. records (rank 7,133 then). After a long period of very sparse use, the name has been steadily climbing again since 2005, reflecting a broader revival of early 20th-century floral names. Despite its rarity, Roselia has never completely disappeared, and its current trajectory suggests modest growth. The name's combination of the familiar 'Rose' and the melodic '-elia' suffix gives it a vintage charm without feeling dated. No top states have recorded significant use, indicating it remains a distinctive choice nationwide.
Roselia is a compound name, blending the floral element 'Rose' (from Latin rosa) with the popular suffix '-elia' (as in Amelia or Cordelia). It emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century, part of a fashion for elaborate floral and feminine names. The name has never been very common, but has seen occasional use.
“Roselia” around the world
Where Roselia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Rosa, Lia, Ros
Sibling names for Roselia
Names that share Roselia's style, for a brother or sister.
