How Many People Are Named Rosetta?

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

Rosetta
Very Rare
Italian

Rosetta means 'little rose' in Italian, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 26,845 Americans have this name. With just 12,293 people named Rosetta living today, most are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~503
Living in US
1 in 658,945
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little rose
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Charming Romantic Classic
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,293
Worldwide Bearers
#16,331
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
339
🇦🇺 Australia
267
🇲🇾 Malaysia
168
🇩🇪 Germany
144
🇫🇷 France
143
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
143
🇱🇧 Lebanon
140
🇺🇬 Uganda
138
🇮🇱 Israel
117
🇮🇳 India
81

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
12,288 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
1,058
Would be under 30 (4%)
2,909
Would be 30–60 (10%)
24,141
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 28,108 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: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
5

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

📜 Rosetta Through the Generations

Rosetta peaked in popularity back in 1948 with 578 births, but it's still holding strong, showing a rising trend. Today, there are 12,293 people named Rosetta in the US, with 24,141 being over 60, indicating an older generation preference. The name's resurgence among younger parents suggests a revival of interest in vintage names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 1,483
Illinois 1,244
Georgia 1,183
Mississippi 1,134
North Carolina 1,122
New York 1,100
Pennsylvania 1,062
Ohio 1,036
Virginia 1,009
South Carolina 976

⭐ Famous People Named Rosetta

Rosetta is a female given name. Notable people with the name include:Rosetta Baume (1871–1934), American-born New Zealand teacher, feminist and community leader Rosetta Burke, the first female Assistant Adjutant General of New York State and of the Army National Guard Rosetta Calavetta (1914–1993), Italian actress and voice actress Rosetta Cattaneo (1919–1988), Italian sprinter Rosetta Cutolo (1937–2023), sister of the notorious Camorra boss Raffaele Cutolo Rosetta Douglass (1839–1906), American teacher and activist, daughter of Frederick Douglass Rosetta Luce Gilchrist (1850–1921), American p…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosetta's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Rosetta

How Many People Have the Name Rosetta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 503 people in the United States currently share the name Rosetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 658,945 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosetta a Common or Rare Name?

Rosetta 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 Rosetta Mean?

Rosetta means "little rose" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rosetta Most Popular?

The name Rosetta reached peak popularity in 1948, with 578 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 Rosetta?

Approximately 503 people named Rosetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 503. That works out to roughly 1 in 658,945 Americans.

Is Rosetta a rare name?

Rosetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 658,945 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosetta mean?

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

Is Rosetta more male or female?

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

When was Rosetta most popular?

Rosetta peaked in 1948 with 578 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 US503
All-Time Births503
1 in X1 in 658,945
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1948
World Rank#16,331
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.