Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosena since 1881
Babies named Rosena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosena's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 98 |
| 1910s | 228 |
| 1920s | 263 |
| 1930s | 171 |
| 1940s | 140 |
| 1950s | 159 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosena is a delicate and uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, during an era when floral and elaborately feminine names were fashionable. It reached its peak year of usage in 1886, but even then it never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. In the most recent data from 2025, the name maintains a stable trajectory, suggesting that while it has never been popular, it has never fully disappeared either. Rosena's long, quiet history makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with vintage charm but without widespread use.
Rosena is a feminine name of English origin, likely a blend of the flower name Rose and the popular suffix -ena (as seen in Selena or Helena). It emerged in the 19th century, particularly in the United States and Britain, as part of a trend for elaborate floral and embellished names. The name has never been common but has persisted in occasional use since the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosa, Rosie, Sena
Sibling names for Rosena
Names that share Rosena's style, for a brother or sister.
