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Rose

/ˈɹoʊz/

Rose is an English feminine name derived from the Latin rosa, referring to the flowering plant of the genus Rosa. The word entered Old English through Norman French and became established as a given name in medieval England.

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

Some scholars also note a possible Germanic root, hros, meaning “horse,” which could have merged phonetically with the floral interpretation over centuries.

The rose has held symbolic significance in European culture for over 2,500 years - associated with Aphrodite and Venus in classical antiquity, with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition (the rosary takes its name from rosarium, “garden of roses”),

What the name Rose means

and with romantic love universally.

This symbolic density gives the name profound cultural weight.

In England, Rose was among the most common feminine names from the 12th century through the 19th century. It appeared in the top 10 in United States records during the 1880s and 1890s before declining through the mid-20th century.

A strong revival began in the 2000s, both as a standalone name and as a middle name, where it became extraordinarily common.

Notable bearers include Rosa Parks (1913-2005), the American civil rights activist; Rose Kennedy (1890-1995), matriarch of the Kennedy political family; and numerous fictional characters including Rose DeWitt Bukater in the film Titanic (1997).

Rose remains one of the most internationally recognized feminine names, with direct equivalents in French (Rose), Spanish (Rosa), Italian (Rosa), German (Rose), Portuguese (Rosa), and dozens of other languages.

Its brevity, universal floral symbolism, and elegant simplicity have ensured its place in naming traditions across the globe.

US popularity over time

Numerology and symbolism

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

Famous people named Rose

Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (middle name Rose) (b. 1930) United Kingdom
Bea Santiago 2013 Miss International
Eimear Quinn 1996 Ireland
Rose Maylie 1838 Oliver Twist
Aurora 1959 Sleeping Beauty
Rose DeWitt Bukater 1997 Titanic
Rose-Marie La Flemme 1924 Rose-Marie
Rose Marie 1954 Rose Marie
Rose 2000 Damn It Rose

Rose - similar names

Charlotte
From Old High German “karl” meaning free man or full-grown m...
Evelyn
From Norman French “Aveline”, derived from Old Germanic “ava...
Harper
From Old English “hearpere” meaning harp player; originally ...
Elizabeth
From Hebrew “Elisheba”: “eli” (my God) + “sheva” (oath or ab...
Hazel
From Old English “haesel” meaning the hazel shrub (Corylus a...
Lily
From Latin “lilium” meaning the lily flower; a floral name s...
Emily
From Latin “Aemilia”, feminine of the Roman family name Aemi...
Scarlett
From Old French “escarlate” meaning bright red cloth; origin...
Ella
From Old High German “alia” meaning all or completely; also ...
Avery
From Old English “Ælfríc” meaning ruler of elves, via Norman...
Mila
From Slavic “mil” meaning gracious, dear, or pleasant; a sho...
Lucy
From Latin “lux” meaning light, via Lucia; the feminine form...

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Girl English French 2 syllables horse

Where it ranks highest

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

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No. 115
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Peak Year
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