Rosa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosa is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'rose'. It has evolved through various languages, including Old French and Italian. The name is often linked to beauty and love, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Renaissance and remains a classic choice today, associated with femininity and grace. Notable people with this name include Rosa Parks and Rosa Bonheur.
The name Rosa is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. 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, Rosa has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2142nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1846th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2357th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3132nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3940th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15020th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 111th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 145th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 187th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 228th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 262nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 400th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 645th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosa"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊ.zə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Rosa is derived from the Latin word 'rosa', which means 'rose'. It is often associated with the flower that symbolizes beauty and love.
Meaning
rose
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Rosa (Old French), Rosa (Italian and Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Rosa has been used since the medieval period, gaining popularity in various European cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain, during the Renaissance.
Variants & Derivatives
Rose, Rosie, Rosalia, Rosaline
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Rosa is perceived as classic and timeless, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Rosa Parks, Rosa Bonheur, Rosa Salazar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosa"
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 "Rosa"
"Rosa" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2142nd of 7545 | 227 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1846th of 6773 | 281 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2357th of 7552 | 226 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3132nd of 10718 | 169 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3940th of 16616 | 206 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15020th of 24088 | 31 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 111th of 9107 | 41,089 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 145th of 9204 | 29,433 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 187th of 12526 | 35,268 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 228th of 19264 | 20,481 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 262nd of 27321 | 17,531 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 400th of 35406 | 12,525 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 645th of 30306 | 5,480 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosa" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
77.22% 1827th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
59.07% 1390th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
48.62% 1387th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
26.21% 1656th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rosa" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.15% 257th/1416 |
21.68% 299th/1379 |
2.20% 52nd/2366 |
15.85% 181st/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.08% 295th/1546 |
23.33% 363rd/1556 |
2.93% 69th/2353 |
12.99% 201st/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.61% 370th/2227 |
11.52% 280th/2430 |
3.65% 104th/2853 |
7.35% 204th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.63% 371st/2937 |
6.35% 221st/3483 |
6.23% 219th/3518 |
3.76% 152nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.16% 448th/3685 |
6.82% 305th/4475 |
5.53% 287th/5194 |
2.31% 146th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.57% 576th/4582 |
9.26% 478th/5164 |
5.59% 409th/7313 |
3.67% 274th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.67% 744th/3984 |
14.09% 632nd/4487 |
9.72% 663rd/6822 |
8.99% 564th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosa" 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.