A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rozella since 1881
Babies named Rozella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rozella's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 |
| 1890s | 80 |
| 1900s | 143 |
| 1910s | 457 |
| 1920s | 716 |
| 1930s | 516 |
| 1940s | 361 |
| 1950s | 169 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Rozella is a delicate elaborated form of Rose that enjoyed a brief period of popularity in the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and reached its peak usage in 1906, when it was at its highest level of adoption. After a long decline, the name has been on a slow upward trajectory since 2005, though it remains very uncommon. Its sound fits well with other turn-of-the-century feminine names that combine a floral root with a melodic suffix. Parents today may find Rozella appealing as a vintage revival choice that feels familiar yet distinctive, much like sister names Rosella or Marcella.
Rozella is a diminutive of Rose, ultimately derived from the Latin rosa meaning 'rose'. The name emerged in the late 19th century as a feminine elaboration, similar to Rosella or Roselle. It saw modest use in the early 1900s, particularly in the United States, before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roz, Zella
Sibling names for Rozella
Names that share Rozella's style, for a brother or sister.
