Roosvelt Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROOS-velt //ˈruːz.vɛlt//
Origin: Dutch; English
Meaning: Dutch: 'rose field'; English: 'from the rose field'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roosvelt is of Dutch origin, derived from the elements "roos" meaning "rose" and "velt" meaning "field" or "land." The name can be traced back to the early forms in the Netherlands, where it was used as a surname. The transition into English occurred primarily through the immigration of Dutch settlers to America in the 17th century, particularly in regions such as New York, which was originally a Dutch colony known as New Amsterdam.
The name was anglicized over time, adapting to the phonetic and orthographic conventions of English. Historically, the name Roosvelt is most notably associated with the prominent American family, particularly Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who served from 1901 to 1909.
Theodore Roosevelt's legacy includes significant contributions to domestic policy, conservation, and foreign affairs, which have cemented the family's place in American history. The name also appears in various historical documents and records from the colonial period, reflecting the family's Dutch heritage and their influence in early American society.
Culturally, the name Roosvelt carries connotations of strength and leadership, largely due to Theodore Roosevelt's dynamic personality and impactful presidency. The association with the rose, a symbol of beauty and resilience, adds a layer of positive imagery to the name.
Additionally, the diminutive form "Roosevelt" has become widely recognized, often used interchangeably with Roosvelt in contemporary contexts. This name has thus endured through its historical significance and the cultural resonance established by its notable bearers.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roosvelt was first seen in the United States in 1904.
Roosvelt has ranked as high as #2876 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Louisiana, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Roosvelt has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roosvelt is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roosvelt was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roosvelt.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 |
| 1950 | 10 | 10 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 | 8 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 9 | 9 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 14 | 14 |
| 1937 | 6 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 14 | 14 |
| 1933 | 22 | 22 |
| 1932 | 12 | 12 |
| 1931 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Roosvelt (1933)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 | |
| MS | 5 |