Rosella
Every Rosella since 1880 — 15,995 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosella
Rosella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,347 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,995 American babies have been named Rosella. Its peak came in 1924, when 435 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,324 | — | — |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,283 | — | — |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,024 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,703 | — | — |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,653 | — | — |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,811 | — | — |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,859 | — | — |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,737 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,369 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,585 | — | — |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,767 | — | — |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,516 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,034 | — | — |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,478 | — | — |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,259 | — | — |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,918 | — | — |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,647 | — | — |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,779 | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,193 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,717 | — | — |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,206 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,633 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,247 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,080 | — | — |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,647 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,770 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,585 | — | — |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,929 | — | — |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,134 | — | — |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,149 | — | — |
| 1965 | 50 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 1960 | 63 | #1,391 | — | — |
| 1955 | 94 | #1,039 | — | — |
| 1950 | 132 | #753 | — | — |
| 1945 | 138 | #620 | — | — |
| 1940 | 200 | #483 | — | — |
| 1935 | 268 | #392 | — | — |
| 1930 | 363 | #344 | — | — |
| 1925 | 377 | #348 | — | — |
| 1920 | 406 | #322 | — | — |
| 1915 | 357 | #311 | — | — |
| 1910 | 123 | #359 | — | — |
| 1905 | 83 | #375 | — | — |
| 1900 | 94 | #343 | — | — |
| 1895 | 53 | #389 | — | — |
| 1890 | 33 | #459 | — | — |
| 1885 | 29 | #385 | — | — |
| 1880 | 25 | #325 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rosella in 2025?
Rosella ranked #2,347 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosella?
15,995 babies have been named Rosella in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosella most popular?
Rosella peaked in 1924, when 435 newborns received the name.
Is Rosella a boy or girl name?
Rosella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosella rising or falling?
Rosella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.