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Rosamund

Rosamund is a girl's name of English origin meaning “protection.” In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Rosamund at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“protection”
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒzəmənd/
Also spelled
Rosamond

About the name Rosamund

Rosamund belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “protection” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Rosamond.

In the United States, Rosamund first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5156 in 2017, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 193 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rosamund in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#5156 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Rosamund in 2024
14
Total since 1880
193

Rosamund in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1571 in 1998
Babies named Rosamund in 2025
8
Total since 1996
199

Spellings & short forms

Rosamond

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rosamund mean?

Rosamund means “protection” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rosamund a boy or girl name?

Rosamund is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rosamund?

Rosamund comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Rosamond.

How popular is the name Rosamund?

Rosamund first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #5156 in 2017, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rosamund?

Rosamund is pronounced /ˈrɒzəmənd/ (IPA).

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