How Many People Are Named Rose?

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

Rose
Uncommon
English

Rose means 'a flower' and it's pretty rare, with just 1 in 1,676 Americans having this name. That's around 196,914 people in the US today, making it a special find. Interestingly, most people named Rose are over 60, giving it an older-generation vibe.

~149,763
Living in US
1 in 2,213
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A flower
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Romantic Compassionate Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

570,386
Worldwide Bearers
#181
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
54,725
🇧🇷 Brazil
45,741
🇿🇦 South Africa
44,222
🇸🇩 Sudan
44,025
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
39,065
🇨🇦 Canada
38,769
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
38,501
🇫🇷 France
26,948
🇿🇲 Zambia
23,604
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
18,245

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
603 (0%)
♀ Female
196,311 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
41,693
Would be under 30 (8%)
35,701
Would be 30–60 (7%)
422,182
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 499,576 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Rose Through the Generations

People named Rose have been around since 1917 when the name peaked with 9,821 births. Over time, its popularity has fluctuated but remains a classic choice. Today, the majority of those named Rose are over 60, with 422,182 individuals in this age group, indicating a strong connection to past generations. The younger demographics, however, show promise with 41,693 under-30s, suggesting the name's enduring appeal across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 68,617
Pennsylvania 41,972
California 25,545
Illinois 24,952
Ohio 21,555
New Jersey 20,438
Texas 20,120
Michigan 16,603
Massachusetts 15,290
Louisiana 11,152

⭐ Famous People Named Rose

Rose is a female given name. It is a late Latin name derived from rosa, meaning "rose". Variants are Rosa, Rosario, Rosie, Rosalba, Rosalie, Rosalia, Rosina, Rosaria, Rosalyn and Rosalina. Similar names are Rosanna and Rosamunde. It may be a short form of Rosemary, Roseanne and Rosemond.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rose's English roots

📄 About the Name Rose

How Many People Have the Name Rose?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 149,763 people in the United States currently share the name Rose. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,213 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Rose a Common or Rare Name?

Rose is classified as Uncommon. 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 Rose Mean?

Rose means "a flower" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rose Most Popular?

The name Rose reached peak popularity in 1917, with 9,821 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 Rose?

Approximately 149,763 people named Rose live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 149,763. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,213 Americans.

Is Rose a rare name?

Rose is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,213 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rose mean?

Rose means "a flower" and comes from English origins.

Is Rose more male or female?

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

When was Rose most popular?

Rose peaked in 1917 with 9,821 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 US149,763
All-Time Births149,763
1 in X1 in 2,213
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1917
World Rank#181
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.