Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Rose
GirlLatin, English· “the rose flower”
- Meaning
- the rose flower
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- ROHZ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #114
- US babies 2025
- 2,386
- Best rank
- #14 (1911)
- Peak year
- 1917
Meaning and origin of Rose
Rose is a Latin and English name that means “the rose flower”.
Rose is named for the flower, from the Latin rosa. Medieval English records show that the Normans also brought a name spelled Rohese, which came from Germanic words about fame, but over time the flower meaning took over completely. The rose has carried centuries of symbolism, from love and beauty to the emblem of English royal houses. Rose was a favorite in the Victorian era and is enjoying a strong revival as both a first and middle name. It is short, classic and adaptable, and it combines well in names like Rosalie, Rosemary and Rosalind.
Famous parents who chose Rose: Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma (2026). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Rose has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #14 in 1911, and the most babies received it in 1917, when 9,783 were named Rose. In 2025, 2,386 babies were named Rose, and it ranked #114 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #20 in 1920, #69 in 1950, #225 in 1980, #299 in 2000, #334 in 2010, and #114 in 2025. Of the 500,586 US girls named Rose since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 74,690 babies. Since 2010, 31,709 more have been named Rose.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Edna, Josephine, Florence, Ethel, and Edith.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rose ranked highest in District of Columbia, New Hampshire, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #49 | 13 |
| New Hampshire | #52 | 20 |
| Minnesota | #61 | 72 |
| Massachusetts | #64 | 80 |
| Hawaii | #67 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rose is usually pronounced ROHZ, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Rose
A few middle names that flow with Rose: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rose
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose is a Latin and English name that means “the rose flower”.
What is the origin of the name Rose?
Rose has Latin and English roots. Rose is named for the flower, from the Latin rosa.
Is Rose a popular name?
Yes. Rose ranked #114 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rose a boy or girl name?
Rose is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rose?
Rose is usually pronounced ROHZ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings