How Many People Are Named Rosella?

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

Rosella
Very Rare
Italian

Rosella is a beautiful Italian name that means 'little rose', making it both rare and charming. Only 1 in 72,863 Americans are named Rosella, with just 4,529 people bearing this name today. Interestingly, most Rosellas are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~220
Living in US
1 in 1,506,588
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little rose
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Charming Gentle Romantic
1
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from challenges.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,529
Worldwide Bearers
#24,869
Global Rank
🇨🇭 Switzerland
112
🇳🇱 Netherlands
107
🇻🇪 Venezuela
86
🇪🇸 Spain
83
🇩🇪 Germany
82
🇫🇷 France
76
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
74
🇮🇱 Israel
73
🇿🇦 South Africa
64
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
62

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,529 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
1,099
Would be under 30 (7%)
815
Would be 30–60 (5%)
13,975
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 15,889 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

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

📜 Rosella Through the Generations

Rosella reached its peak popularity in 1924 with 435 births, but since then, its usage has declined significantly. Today, the majority of people named Rosella are over 60, with only 1,099 under the age of 30. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that was once widely embraced but now carries a sense of nostalgia and tradition. its decline, Rosella is experiencing a slight resurgence, suggesting that it might be making a comeback among those who appreciate classic, old-school names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 1,421
Ohio 952
Minnesota 925
Wisconsin 688
Illinois 654
Indiana 458
Michigan 408
Iowa 407
New York 388
Kentucky 361

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosella's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Rosella

How Many People Have the Name Rosella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 220 people in the United States currently share the name Rosella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosella a Common or Rare Name?

Rosella 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 Rosella Mean?

Rosella means "little rose" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rosella Most Popular?

The name Rosella reached peak popularity in 1924, with 435 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 Rosella?

Approximately 220 people named Rosella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 220. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,506,588 Americans.

Is Rosella a rare name?

Rosella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosella mean?

Rosella means "little rose" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Rosella more male or female?

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

When was Rosella most popular?

Rosella peaked in 1924 with 435 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 US220
All-Time Births220
1 in X1 in 1,506,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1924
World Rank#24,869
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.