Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rose.
National Rank (2025)
#114
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (1911)
Total U.S. Births
500,586
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Rose Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Rose
According to SSA data, Rose achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 1911. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1917 with 9,783 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 22.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rose scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+22.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,783Births in 1917
Years in Top 100
81yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:11,064
1890s:21,134
1900s:28,106
1910s:74,690
1920s:85,305
1930s:59,111
1940s:51,643
1950s:66,688
1960s:31,859
1970s:11,388
1980s:9,832
1990s:8,488
2000s:9,569
2010s:17,522
2020s:14,187
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRose
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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