Rosevelt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosevelt is a name with Dutch origins, meaning 'field of roses'. It evolved from earlier forms such as Roesvelt and Roosevelt. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership due to its historical connection with two prominent U.S. Presidents. There is no biblical relevance. The name gained significant popularity in the 20th century.
The name Rosevelt 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. From 2020-2022, Rosevelt has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Rosevelt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 757th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 748th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1652nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4327th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7997th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Rosevelt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosevelt"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊz.vɛlt/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Rosevelt is derived from the Dutch surname 'Roosevelt', which means 'field of roses'. The name is composed of the elements 'roos' meaning 'rose' and 'velt' meaning 'field' or 'land'.
Meaning
field of roses
Language Evolution
Roesvelt, Roosevelt, Rosevelt
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, primarily due to the prominence of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served from 1933 to 1945.
Variants & Derivatives
Roesvelt, Roosevelt, Rovel, Roe
Modern Popularity & Image
The name is often associated with strength and leadership, largely because of its connection to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Famous People
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosevelt"
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 "Rosevelt"
"Rosevelt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 757th of 7545 | 1,204 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 748th of 6773 | 1,274 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1652nd of 7552 | 426 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4327th of 10718 | 92 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7997th of 16616 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosevelt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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21.47% 508th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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19.21% 452nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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40.87% 1166th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Rosevelt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Rosevelt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosevelt" 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.