Rose

Rose is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,376 girls in the United States.

Rose at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɹoʊz/
Also spelled
Rosemary

About the name Rose

Rose belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Rosemary.

In the United States, Rose first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 1911, and in 2024 2,376 babies received the name — 498,158 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rose in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#14 in 1911
Peak year
1917
Babies named Rose in 2024
2,376
Total since 1880
498,158

Spellings & short forms

Rosemary

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rose mean?

The meaning of Rose is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rose a boy or girl name?

Rose is a girl name. In 2024, 2,376 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rose?

Rose comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Rosemary.

How popular is the name Rose?

Rose first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 1911, and 2,376 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rose?

Rose is pronounced /ɹoʊz/ (IPA).

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