Rose: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ROHZ · 1 syllable
Rose means “the rose flower”, from Latin and English.
* As an English, Scottish, French, Walloon, Danish, Jewish (Yiddish (royz)), and German surname, all from the noun rose. Also adapted from foreign forms of the same meaning such as Hungarian Rozsa, Rozsa, Slovak Roza, Czech Roza, etc. Compare Larose.
- Meaning
- the rose flower
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- ROHZ
- US rank (2025)
- #114
- US babies a year
- about 2,363 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature, Classic
- Nicknames
- Rosie
How popular is Rose?
Rose was the #114 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,386 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #114 |
| England & Wales | #61 |
| Scotland | #55 |
| Northern Ireland | #63 |
| Ireland | #59 |
| France | #8 |
| Norway | #390 |
| Canada | #32 |
| Australia | #84 |
How old are people named Rose?
Half of US adults named Rose are older than 69; most are between 26 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Rose
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Rose have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Rose
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- Latin girl names
- English girl names
Questions about Rose
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose means “the rose flower”. It comes from Latin and English.
How do you pronounce Rose?
Rose is pronounced ROHZ.
How popular is the name Rose?
Rose was the #114 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,386 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Rose?
Half of US adults named Rose are older than 69. Most are between 26 and 88.