Rosella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rosella is a name of Latin origin meaning 'little rose.' It has evolved from the word 'rosa' and has seen various forms over time. The name represents beauty and delicacy, with no biblical significance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is perceived positively in contemporary culture.

The name Rosella is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rosella has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 327th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 450th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1071st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2293rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4782nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5215th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2877th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosella"

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Pronunciation

/roʊˈzɛlə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Rosella is derived from the Latin word 'rosa,' meaning rose, and the diminutive suffix '-ella,' which conveys a sense of smallness or affection.

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Meaning

little rose

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Language Evolution

Rosa, Rosella, Rosalie

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as floral names became fashionable.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rosie, Rose, Rosalind, Rosalyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Rosella is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with beauty and delicacy due to its floral connotation.

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Famous People

Rosella Hightower (American ballet dancer), Rosella McCoy (American artist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosella"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Rosella"

"Rosella" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 7545th of 7545 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 327th of 9107 6,966
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 450th of 9204 4,373
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1071st of 12526 1,756
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2293rd of 19264 570
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4782nd of 27321 295
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5215th of 35406 392
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2877th of 30306 707

Regional Popularity of "Rosella" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Rosella" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
14.83%
210th/1416
22.77%
314th/1379
22.78%
539th/2366
40.37%
461st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
17.98%
278th/1546
27.76%
432nd/1556
26.09%
614th/2353
33.68%
521st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
42.34%
943rd/2227
44.32%
1077th/2430
50.68%
1446th/2853
35.17%
976th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 61.67%
2148th/3483
70.58%
2483rd/3518
63.13%
2553rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 93.65%
4191st/4475
- 66.46%
4198th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
94.98%
4352nd/4582
76.45%
3948th/5164
- 76.74%
5727th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
49.17%
1959th/3984
58.48%
2624th/4487
63.52%
4333rd/6822
62.33%
3912th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Rosella"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.