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Rose Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

/ˈɹoʊz/

Meaning of Rose: Rose derives from Latin rosa, the rose flower. The Latin term itself may stem from Greek rhodon or from an older Oriental source. According to etymology records, the rose has held its place as the leading flower symbol in Western culture for over 2,500 years.

US Rank
No. 115
Births
2,376
Peak Year
1913
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Roman, Christian, and Islamic traditions all linked the rose to love, beauty, and transience. Christian symbolism fixed the rose as an emblem of the Virgin Mary. That link produced the rosary, the Marian title Rosa Mystica, and hundreds of medieval church dedications.

Saint Rose of Lima (1586 to 1617), the first canonised saint of the Americas, gave the name its most prominent Catholic bearer. Missionary orders carried her cult across Spanish-speaking territories, embedding Rose in parish registers from the Andes to Mexico and into the US Southwest by the late 17th century.

What Does Rose Mean? Origin & Etymology

English literature has used Rose as a given name since the medieval period. Shakespeare placed Rose in seven plays. The line A rose by any other name would smell as sweet from Romeo and Juliet remains the most quoted naming meditation in English.

United States SSA records at ssa.gov show Rose at US #9 in 1900 before a long decline across the 20th century. The 1997 film Titanic, whose heroine Rose DeWitt Bukater carried cinematic weight, reignited interest. Rose holds #115 in 2024, its highest US position in over 80 years.

Related forms include Rosa in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, Rose as the standard French and English spelling, and Rosalie as an ornamented variant. Notably, Rose thrives as a middle name across American birth records, pairing with Grace, Marie, and Anne in some of the country's most common double-name combinations.

How Popular Is Rose?

Numerology & Symbolism of Rose

Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.

R(9) + O(6) + S(1) + E(5) = 21 = 3
Destiny number
3
Expression
Sum of all letters, reduced to a single digit
Soul urge
11
Illumination
Sum of vowels only - reveals inner desires
Expression
1
Confidence
Sum of consonants - how others perceive you
Letters 4
Vowels / consonants 2 / 2
Birthstone Citrine
Lucky color Yellow
1 Leadership Independent, driven, original — the initiator who forges new paths.
2 Harmony Diplomatic and cooperative, thriving through partnership and balance.
3 Expression Creative and communicative, bringing joy through art and words.
4 Stability Disciplined and dependable, building lasting structures through hard work.
5 Freedom Adventurous and adaptable, drawn to change, travel, and new experiences.
6 Nurturing Caring and responsible, focused on home, family, and community.
7 Wisdom Analytical and introspective, seeking truth through study and reflection.
8 Ambition Authoritative and goal-oriented, excelling in business and material achievement.
9 Compassion Humanitarian and idealistic, driven by a desire to serve and uplift others.
11 Intuition Master number: heightened sensitivity and spiritual insight beyond the ordinary.
22 Master Builder Master number: visionary practicality that turns ambitious dreams into reality.
33 Master Teacher Master number: selfless guidance and healing offered for the good of all.

Rose – Similar Names & Alternatives

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From Old English “hearpere” meaning harp player; originally…
Elizabeth
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From Latin “lilium” meaning the lily flower; a floral name…
Emily
From Latin “Aemilia”, feminine of the Roman family name…
Scarlett
From Old French “escarlate” meaning bright red cloth;…
Ella
From Old High German “alia” meaning all or completely; also…
Avery
From Old English “Ælfríc” meaning ruler of elves, via…
Mila
From Slavic “mil” meaning gracious, dear, or pleasant; a…
Lucy
From Latin “lux” meaning light, via Lucia; the feminine…

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rose

What does the name Rose mean?

Rose means the rose flower, from Latin rosa. The rose has been the preeminent symbol of love and beauty in Western culture for over 2,500 years. As a name it carries the full weight of that symbolism: beauty, love, vulnerability, and the bittersweet transience of blooming things.

Is Rose a popular name?

Rose ranked 65th for girls in the US in 2024 -- its highest position since the 1940s. It peaked near rank 9 in 1900, declined sharply through the mid-twentieth century, and has been steadily reviving since the 1990s. It is also widely used as a middle name, appearing in the top 3 middle names in most English-speaking countries.

Is Rose a middle name?

Rose is one of the most popular middle names in the English-speaking world. It functions as a smooth connective middle name that pairs well with virtually any first name. Many parents choose it as a middle name even when they do not use it as a first name, making its total prevalence significantly higher than first-name rankings alone suggest.

Who is the most famous fictional Rose?

Rose DeWitt Bukater, played by Kate Winslet in James Cameron's Titanic (1997), is the most culturally pervasive fictional Rose of the modern era. The film grossed over USD 2.2 billion globally and is among the highest-grossing films ever made. The Titanic Rose gave the name a romantic, tragic grandeur that reinforced its Victorian revival.

What names are similar to Rose?

Names in the same botanical short category include Lily, Violet, Iris, Daisy, and Jasmine. The longer forms Rosalie, Rosalind, Rosemary, and Rosaline use Rose as a root. The Italian form Rosa is equally classic. Rosamund (rose of the world, from Germanic) and Rosette are related variants.

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Linda Hartmann

Editor-in-Chief, MyGall

Over 12 years of editorial experience in American parenting media. Currently a PhD candidate researching naming trends in US cultural history. Mother of two, based in Austin, Texas. Leads MyGall’s editorial standards and SSA data verification.

  • PhD candidate in American cultural studies
  • Based in Austin, Texas
  • Mother of two
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Rose – Popularity by US State

AK No. 128 AL No. 262 AR No. 457 AZ No. 181 CA No. 130 CO No. 101 CT No. 104 DC No. 69 DE No. 84 FL No. 122 GA No. 190 HI No. 84 IA No. 194 ID No. 138 IL No. 87 IN No. 143 KS No. 128 KY No. 121 LA No. 167 MA No. 64 MD No. 71 ME No. 202 MI No. 133 MN No. 116 MO No. 132 MS No. 606 MT No. 102 NC No. 163 ND No. 227 NE No. 124 NH No. 111 NJ No. 106 NM No. 131 NV No. 167 NY No. 65 OH No. 101 OK No. 96 OR No. 82 PA No. 91 RI No. 49 SC No. 252 SD No. 165 TN No. 166 TX No. 186 UT No. 67 VA No. 87 VT No. 100 WA No. 85 WI No. 115 WV No. 299 WY No. 74

Quick Stats

US Rank
No. 115
Births (SSA)
2,376
Peak Year
1913

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