How Many People Are Named Rosamond?

Complete statistics for the name Rosamond: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rosamond
Very Rare
Old English

Rosamond means 'rose face' and has a very rare charm. Only 602 people named Rosamond live in the US today, making up just 1 in 548,319 Americans. The name peaked in 1916 with 111 births, showing its classic, old-school appeal.

~832
Living in US
1 in 398,377
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rose face
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charming Classic Graceful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

602
Worldwide Bearers
#120,185
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
9
🇮🇱 Israel
7
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇮🇳 India
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🇳🇱 Netherlands
4
🇺🇬 Uganda
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇪🇸 Spain
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
602 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
48
Would be under 30 (1%)
124
Would be 30–60 (4%)
3,117
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 3,289 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rosamond Through the Generations

Rosamond, a name steeped in history, has seen a resurgence in recent years, though it remains a rare gem among names. With only 3,289 total births recorded since the dawn of record-keeping, Rosamond stands out as a unique choice. Its current living population of 602 individuals reflects a strong generational skew, with 95% of those named being over 60, indicating a name deeply rooted in the past yet finding new admirers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 377
New York 250
Indiana 70
Pennsylvania 63
Illinois 48
California 41
Michigan 37
Ohio 25
Iowa 13
Minnesota 13

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosamond's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Rosamond

How Many People Have the Name Rosamond?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 832 people in the United States currently share the name Rosamond. That works out to roughly 1 in every 398,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosamond a Common or Rare Name?

Rosamond is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rosamond Mean?

Rosamond means "rose face" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rosamond in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rosamond Most Popular?

The name Rosamond reached peak popularity in 1916, with 111 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rosamond?

Approximately 832 people named Rosamond live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 832. That works out to roughly 1 in 398,377 Americans.

Is Rosamond a rare name?

Rosamond is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 398,377 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosamond mean?

Rosamond means "rose face" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Rosamond more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rosamond are male and 100% are female.

When was Rosamond most popular?

Rosamond peaked in 1916 with 111 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US832
All-Time Births832
1 in X1 in 398,377
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1916
World Rank#120,185
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.