Declining since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Roselle since 1894
Babies named Roselle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 286 |
| 1920s | 353 |
| 1930s | 218 |
| 1940s | 193 |
| 1950s | 234 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Roselle is a floral name derived from the Latin rosa, meaning 'little rose.' It entered U.S. records in 1894 and saw its greatest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1919 when it ranked among the top 1000 names. However, by 2025 it had fallen to rank 9457, with only about 1 in every 160727 babies receiving the name. Its trajectory has been declining since 2020, indicating it has not experienced a revival. Historically, Roselle was most common in the early 20th century, a period when many flower names were fashionable. Today, it remains a rare but recognizable choice, shared by a small number of girls each year.
Roselle is a diminutive of Rosa, the Latin word for rose, often used in Italian and other Romance languages. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1894 and peaked in popularity in 1919, reflecting a broader trend of floral names in the early 20th century. It has since become rare, though it remains in occasional use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Ellie
Sibling names for Roselle
Names that share Roselle's style, for a brother or sister.
