Rosaleen Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-sah-leen //ˌroʊ.səˈliːn//
Origin: Irish; Latin
Meaning: Irish: Little Rose; Latin: Rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosaleen is derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," combined with the diminutive suffix "-leen," which is of Irish origin. The name can be traced back to the Latin term "rosa," which has been used in various forms across languages, including Old French "rose" and Middle English "rose." The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where the rose became a symbol of beauty and love, further embedding the flower's significance in various cultures, including English-speaking ones.
Historically, the name Rosaleen has connections to Irish culture, particularly as a diminutive form of the name "Rose" or "Róisín," which translates to "little rose" in Irish. The name Róisín has been used in Irish literature and folklore, often symbolizing purity and beauty.
The 19th century saw the rise of romantic nationalism in Ireland, during which the rose became a potent symbol of Irish identity and resilience, as seen in various poems and songs celebrating the beauty of the Irish landscape and spirit. Culturally, the rose has been associated with various saints and religious figures, notably Saint Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint of the Americas, who lived in the 17th century.
Her legacy contributed to the name's resonance in Christian contexts, where roses often symbolize divine love and grace. The name Rosaleen, while not as widely documented as its root forms, carries with it the rich symbolism of the rose, representing beauty, love, and a connection to nature, which has allowed it to endure in various forms throughout history.
Fictional characters named Rosaleen
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Rosaleen is a fictional character from the novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. She is a strong and nurturing figure who serves as a motherly presence to the protagonist, Lily Owens.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosaleen was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Rosaleen has ranked as high as #5517 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Rosaleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosaleen 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 Rosaleen 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 Rosaleen.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 18 |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 36 | 36 |
| 2019 | 51 | 51 |
| 2018 | 47 | 47 |
| 2017 | 34 | 34 |
| 2016 | 16 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 | 21 |
| 2012 | 14 | 14 |
| 2011 | 13 | 13 |
| 2010 | 14 | 14 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 13 | 13 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 11 | 11 |
| 1962 | 11 | 11 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 11 | 11 |
| 1959 | 13 | 13 |
| 1958 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 15 | 15 |
| 1947 | 9 | 9 |
| 1946 | 8 | 8 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 |
| 1944 | 9 | 9 |
| 1943 | 16 | 16 |
| 1942 | 14 | 14 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 |
| 1940 | 14 | 14 |
| 1939 | 19 | 19 |
| 1938 | 11 | 11 |
| 1937 | 10 | 10 |
| 1936 | 18 | 18 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | 13 | 13 |
| 1933 | 19 | 19 |
| 1932 | 10 | 10 |
| 1931 | 13 | 13 |
| 1930 | 15 | 15 |
| 1929 | 17 | 17 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 |
| 1927 | 26 | 26 |
| 1926 | 18 | 18 |
| 1925 | 23 | 23 |
| 1924 | 17 | 17 |
| 1923 | 17 | 17 |
| 1922 | 13 | 13 |
| 1921 | 20 | 20 |
| 1920 | 12 | 12 |
| 1919 | 17 | 17 |
| 1918 | 13 | 13 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Rosaleen (2020)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |