Rose
How to say it: ROHZ · /ˈroʊz/
From Latin 'rosa' (the flower); also a Norman form of Germanic 'hros' meaning 'horse'. Universally tied to the flower.
Rose was the 142nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,386 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #150 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #142 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,386 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,389 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #150 |
| In France, 2025 | #11 among girls’ names, 2,320 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rose goes back to a high in the 1900s, far above current use. It remains in steady use today, though a slight dip is likely.
What goes with it
A single breathy bloom, Rose feels gentle and natural. Violet mirrors its flower grace, and Rosie adds sweetness.
Middle names that flow with Rose →
Nicknames
- Rosie
- Ro
Honouring a Rose in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rose is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #11 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #67. Ireland: #59.
Famous people named Rose
- Rose Byrne (born 1979)Australian actress
- Rose Leslie (born 1987)Scottish actress
- Rose Christiane Raponda (born 1963)Vice President of Gabon in 2023
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