Roselee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roselee is an English name that combines the elements of 'rose' and 'lee', meaning a clearing or meadow of roses. It has evolved from Latin through Middle English into its modern form. The name is not biblically relevant and gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name reflecting nature. It is seen as charming and beautiful, with few notable bearers.
The name Roselee 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roselee has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Roselee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1742nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1746th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3608th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7450th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13714th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7127th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roselee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roselee"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊzli/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Roselee is a combination of 'Rose', which is derived from the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose', and 'lee', which originates from Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'.
Meaning
A clearing or meadow of roses.
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Rose (Middle English), Roselee (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Roselee became more popular in the 20th century as a feminine given name, often reflecting a trend of combining nature-inspired names with traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Rosalie, Rosalie, Rose
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Roselee is perceived as a charming and unique name, often associated with beauty and nature.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roselee"
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 "Roselee"
"Roselee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1742nd of 9107 | 398 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1746th of 9204 | 396 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3608th of 12526 | 212 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7450th of 19264 | 87 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13714th of 27321 | 50 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7127th of 30306 | 196 |
Regional Popularity of "Roselee" 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 "Roselee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
75.61% 1789th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
- | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| 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) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Roselee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roselee" 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.