rose

Pronunciation
ROZ

Gender
female

Origin

English; Latin

Ranking

  124 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Rose flower

The name Rose is derived from the Latin word rosa, referring to the rose flower, and is one of the most popular flower names today. It was a top-30 girl's name every year between 1900 and 1931 and remained in the top-100 until 1961. Rose fell as far back as 392nd in 1997, but has since recovered and has been a top-150 girl's name every year since 2017. It's also one of the most popular middle names with several celebrities jumping on the trend, including singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky (Riot Rose), singer Kelly Clarkson (River Rose), MLB player Aaron Judge (Nora Rose), "The Bachelor" star Madison Prewett (Hosanna Rose), Princess Beatrice (Athena Elizabeth Rose) and soccer player Jack Grealish (Mila Rose).

Famous People Named Rose

  Rose Lavelle

  Professional soccer player known for her skill and sportsmanship

  Rose McGowan

  Actress and activist known for her work in promoting gender equality

  Rose Byrne

  Actress known for her roles in family-friendly films and TV shows

  Rose O'Neill

  Illustrator and creator of the Kewpie doll

  Rose Marie

  Actress and comedian known for her long career in entertainment

  Rose Wilder Lane

  Author and journalist known for her contributions to children's literature

  Rose Namajunas

  Mixed martial artist known for her achievements and positive attitude

  Rose Kennedy

  Philanthropist known for her charitable work and family legacy

  Rose Schneiderman

  Labor activist who fought for workers' rights and safety

  Rose Scott

  Australian women's rights activist known for her advocacy work

Famous Media with people Named Rose

    Rose from Titanic

    A character from the movie Titanic known for her bravery and love story  

    Rose Quartz from Steven Universe

    A character known for her kindness and leadership  

    Rose Tico from Star Wars

    A character known for her courage and determination  

    Rosie the Riveter

    A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories during WWII  

    Rosie from The Jetsons

    The helpful and humorous robot maid in the animated series  

    Rosie Revere, Engineer

    A children's book character known for her inventiveness and perseverance  

    Rosie from Thomas & Friends

    A friendly and helpful engine in the children's TV series  

    Rosie the Red

    A character from a children's book series promoting kindness and creativity  

    Rosie from Peppa Pig

    A character known for her playful and adventurous spirit  

    Rosie from Animal Crossing

    A cheerful and friendly cat character in the video game series