Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosemond since 1902
Babies named Rosemond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosemond's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 192 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosemond is a vintage English name that enjoyed modest use in the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, it first appeared in 1902 and reached its peak in 1905 with about 6 births per year. After 1910, usage declined steadily, and by the 1930s it had become quite rare. The trajectory overall has been stable at near-zero usage since the mid-20th century. No top states are recorded, indicating it was never regionally concentrated. Its variants include Rosamond and Rosamund, both of which have fared similarly. Parents considering Rosemond today would be choosing a distinctive historical name with literary echoes from medieval romances.
Rosemond is a variant of Rosamond, derived from the Old German elements 'hros' (horse) and 'mund' (protection), meaning 'horse protector.' Alternatively, it may be influenced by the Latin phrase 'rosa munda' (pure rose), later associated with 'rosa mundi' (rose of the world). The name was popular in medieval England and saw a revival in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Mondy
Sibling names for Rosemond
Names that share Rosemond's style, for a brother or sister.
