Unisex · #5,295 in 2026

Rosell

Rosell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Ernst Rosell (1881–1953), Swedish sports shooter Francisco Romá y Rosell, Spanish royal official in Valladolid and New Spain Josep Pons Rosell, anthropologist and academic Kaj Rosell, Danish chess master Oriol Rosell, Spanish footballer Rafael Rosell, Filipino actor Rosell Ellis, American basketball player Sandro Rosell, former…

Current Rank
#5,295
Peak Rank
#2,489 (1925)
Total Babies
152
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,489 (152 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,517 (28 total)
👧As Girl Name
1908
First Year
1947
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#2489
Peak Rank
152
Total Count
20
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1914
First Year
1957
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3517
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rosell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rosell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Ernst Rosell (1881–1953), Swedish sports shooter Francisco Romá y Rosell, Spanish royal official in Valladolid and New Spain Josep Pons Rosell, anthropologist and academic Kaj Rosell, Danish chess master Oriol Rosell, Spanish footballer Rafael Rosell, Filipino actor Rosell Ellis, American basketball player Sandro Rosell, former…

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The Story of Rosell

As a girl name

Rosell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 14 Rosells were born — ranking #2,489 that year. As of 2026, Rosell ranks #5,295 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Rosells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rosell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 7 Rosells were born — ranking #3,517 that year. As of 2026, Rosell ranks #3,552 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Rosells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rosell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rosell

What does the name Rosell mean?
Rosell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Ernst Rosell (1881–1953), Swedish sports shooter Francisco Romá y Rosell, Spanish royal official in Valladolid and New Spain Josep Pons Rosell, anthropologist and academic Kaj Rosell, Danish chess master Oriol Rosell, Spanish footballer Rafael Rosell, Filipino actor Rosell Ellis, American basketball player Sandro Rosell, former…
How popular is Rosell in 2026?
In 2026, Rosell ranks #5,295 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rosell most popular?
Rosell reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,489 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Rosell a unisex name?
Yes — Rosell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 84% of Rosells assigned female and 16% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rosell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rosell include Velmer, Veora, Modine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rosell

Rosell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Rosell's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,489. Use the chart and map above to compare Rosell'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 .

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