Roosevelt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Roosevelt originates from the Dutch term 'Rooseveldt', meaning 'rose field'. It has evolved from its Dutch roots to the modern form used today. The name is closely linked to the notable Roosevelt family in American history, which has had a significant impact on U.S. politics. It carries connotations of leadership and strength, with no direct biblical references.
The name Roosevelt is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Roosevelt has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roosevelt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 250th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 203rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 327th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 522nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 852nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2101st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3006th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5349th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4279th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5557th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14020th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roosevelt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roosevelt"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊzəvəlt/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Roosevelt derives from the Dutch 'Rooseveldt', which means 'rose field'. It was originally a toponym, referring to someone who lived near a field of roses.
Meaning
rose field
Language Evolution
Rooseveldt (Dutch), Roosevelt (Anglicized form)
Historical Usage
The name Roosevelt gained popularity in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly due to the prominence of the Roosevelt family, including President Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Variants & Derivatives
Rooseveldt, Roozvelt
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Roosevelt is often associated with leadership and resilience, largely due to its historical links to U.S. presidents.
Famous People
Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roosevelt"
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 "Roosevelt"
"Roosevelt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 250th of 7545 | 7,806 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 203rd of 6773 | 12,120 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 327th of 7552 | 10,104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 522nd of 10718 | 3,875 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 852nd of 16616 | 2,189 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2101st of 24088 | 936 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3006th of 23106 | 478 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5349th of 9107 | 43 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4279th of 9204 | 80 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5557th of 12526 | 91 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14020th of 19264 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10287th of 30306 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Roosevelt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
44.56% 631st/1416 |
76.21% 1051st/1379 |
6.64% 157th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
31.37% 485th/1546 |
33.55% 522nd/1556 |
4.84% 114th/2353 |
66.84% 1034th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.68% 416th/2227 |
19.55% 475th/2430 |
7.78% 222nd/2853 |
24.36% 676th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.89% 496th/2937 |
15.88% 553rd/3483 |
11.97% 421st/3518 |
20.57% 832nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.43% 753rd/3685 |
24.13% 1080th/4475 |
13.25% 688th/5194 |
21.36% 1349th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.09% 1791st/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
23.18% 1695th/7313 |
36.79% 2746th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.51% 3048th/3984 |
- |
37.94% 2588th/6822 |
54.14% 3398th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Roosevelt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roosevelt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roosevelt" 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.