Boy · #5,464 in 2026

Roosvelt

Name: Popularity of the name Roosvelt in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Roosvelt, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,464

Peak Rank

#1,456 (1933)

Total Babies

288

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1904

First Year

1975

Last Year

1933

Peak Year

#1456

Peak Rank

288

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Roosvelt

Roosvelt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 22 Roosvelts were born — ranking #1,456 that year. As of 2026, Roosvelt ranks #5,464 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 288 Roosvelts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Roosvelt

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roosvelt is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Roosevelt
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Roosevelts
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roosvelt

What does the name Roosvelt mean?

Roosvelt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1904. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Roosvelt in 2026?

In 2026, Roosvelt ranks #5,464 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Roosvelt most popular?

Roosvelt reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #1,456 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Roosvelt most popular?

Roosvelt has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Roosvelt.

Is Roosvelt a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Roosvelt is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Roosvelt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roosvelt include Lauro, Maliek, Kassius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roosvelt

Roosvelt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1904 and has accumulated 288 births in the dataset. Roosvelt's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #1,456. Use the chart and map above to compare Roosvelt's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.