Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Rosellen

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

Current Rank

#15,178

Peak Rank

#1,916 (1949)

Total Babies

795

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2023

Last Year

1949

Peak Year

#1916

Peak Rank

795

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rosellen

Rosellen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 25 Rosellens were born — ranking #1,916 that year. As of 2026, Rosellen ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 795 Rosellens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rosellen

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rosellen

What does the name Rosellen mean?

Rosellen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rosellen in 2026?

In 2026, Rosellen ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rosellen most popular?

Rosellen reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #1,916 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Rosellen has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rosellen.

Is Rosellen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rosellen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rosellen include Larrie, Machell, Darren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rosellen

Rosellen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 795 births in the dataset. Rosellen's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #1,916. Use the chart and map above to compare Rosellen'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.