Rosetta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosetta is an Italian name meaning 'little rose', derived from the Latin 'Rosa'. The name has evolved from its Latin roots and gained popularity during the 19th century, largely influenced by the Rosetta Stone. While it is not biblically significant, it embodies traits of beauty and grace and has notable bearers in history.
The name Rosetta is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Rosetta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosetta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4651st out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 314th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 305th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 473rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 947th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2066th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4166th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3552nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosetta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosetta"
Pronunciation
/roʊˈzɛtə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Rosetta is derived from the Italian word 'rosetta', which means 'little rose'. It is a diminutive form of the name Rosa, which is rooted in Latin.
Meaning
little rose
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Rosetta (Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Rosetta gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to cultural references and the famous Rosetta Stone, which played a key role in the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Variants & Derivatives
Rosa, Rosie, Rosette
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Rosetta is often associated with beauty and grace, evoking images of nature and flowers. It retains a vintage charm and is less commonly used than its variants.
Famous People
Rosetta Tharpe, an influential gospel singer and guitarist., Rosetta Stone, the artifact that helped decode Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosetta"
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 "Rosetta"
"Rosetta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4651st of 6773 | 33 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 314th of 9107 | 7,414 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 305th of 9204 | 8,000 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 473rd of 12526 | 7,157 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 947th of 19264 | 2,161 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2066th of 27321 | 950 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4166th of 35406 | 530 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3552nd of 30306 | 528 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosetta" 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 "Rosetta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.01% 340th/1416 |
28.79% 397th/1379 |
10.40% 246th/2366 |
56.83% 649th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.40% 300th/1546 |
24.94% 388th/1556 |
10.88% 256th/2353 |
46.74% 723rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.54% 502nd/2227 |
24.28% 590th/2430 |
12.16% 347th/2853 |
33.37% 926th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.65% 812th/2937 |
28.77% 1002nd/3483 |
23.17% 815th/3518 |
45.94% 1858th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.80% 1577th/3685 |
54.21% 2426th/4475 |
60.40% 3137th/5194 |
61.80% 3904th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.55% 2820th/4582 |
67.12% 3466th/5164 |
92.86% 6791st/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.40% 2725th/3984 |
65.79% 2952nd/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosetta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosetta" 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.