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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZAN-uh //roʊˈzænə//
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: 'rose'; Latin: 'grace'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosanna has its roots in the Latin language, deriving from the elements "rosa," meaning "rose," and "Anna," which is a form of the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." The combination of these elements suggests a meaning akin to "rose of grace" or "graceful rose." The name entered the English language through various adaptations, primarily influenced by Italian and Spanish forms during the Renaissance, when interest in classical and romantic names surged in Europe. Historically, the name Rosanna can be traced back to the medieval period, where it appeared in various forms across Europe.
The name gained further prominence through literary and religious contexts, particularly in the 17th century with the publication of the King James Bible in 1611, which popularized many biblical names. While Rosanna itself may not appear directly in biblical texts, the individual components, particularly Anna, have significant biblical associations, notably with the prophetess Anna in the Gospel of Luke.
This connection to biblical figures contributed to the name's enduring appeal in Christian communities. Culturally, Rosanna has been associated with beauty and femininity, largely due to the symbolism of the rose in various traditions, representing love, purity, and passion.
The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, which often evoke themes of romance and nature. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rosie or Anna have emerged, reflecting the name's versatility and emotional resonance.
Overall, Rosanna encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, making it a name rich in history and meaning.
Famous people named Rosanna
In this section, you will find notable people named Rosanna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rosanna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Rosanna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Rosanna Arquette is an actress best known for Desperately Seeking Susan, Pulp Fiction, and The Whole Nine Yards.
Rosanna Davison is a model and author best known for winning Miss World 2003 and her work in health and wellness.
Rosanna Pansino is a YouTuber and baker best known for her Nerdy Nummies series and cookbooks.
Fictional characters named Rosanna
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Rosanna is a fictional character from the novel The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. She is a tragic figure who becomes infatuated with another character, ultimately leading to her downfall.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosanna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosanna was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Rosanna has ranked as high as #698 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Rosanna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosanna 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 Rosanna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rosanna (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 17 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
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 Rosanna.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2006 | 58 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2002 | 84 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 1998 | 70 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1996 | 103 |
| 1995 | 88 |
| 1994 | 81 |
| 1993 | 115 |
| 1992 | 114 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1990 | 139 |
| 1989 | 186 |
| 1988 | 293 |
| 1987 | 304 |
| 1986 | 328 |
| 1985 | 355 |
| 1984 | 367 |
| 1983 | 488 |
| 1982 | 492 |
| 1981 | 194 |
| 1980 | 203 |
| 1979 | 221 |
| 1978 | 168 |
| 1977 | 207 |
| 1976 | 179 |
| 1975 | 185 |
| 1974 | 149 |
| 1973 | 190 |
| 1972 | 197 |
| 1971 | 220 |
| 1970 | 186 |
| 1969 | 185 |
| 1968 | 209 |
| 1967 | 148 |
| 1966 | 159 |
| 1965 | 189 |
| 1964 | 178 |
| 1963 | 185 |
| 1962 | 158 |
| 1961 | 159 |
| 1960 | 143 |
| 1959 | 157 |
| 1958 | 162 |
| 1957 | 205 |
| 1956 | 200 |
| 1955 | 152 |
| 1954 | 162 |
| 1953 | 151 |
| 1952 | 207 |
| 1951 | 235 |
| 1950 | 219 |
| 1949 | 111 |
| 1948 | 96 |
| 1947 | 102 |
| 1946 | 64 |
| 1945 | 48 |
| 1944 | 56 |
| 1943 | 57 |
| 1942 | 55 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1940 | 64 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1938 | 56 |
| 1937 | 53 |
| 1936 | 50 |
| 1935 | 52 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1933 | 54 |
| 1932 | 70 |
| 1931 | 62 |
| 1930 | 62 |
| 1929 | 82 |
| 1928 | 81 |
| 1927 | 93 |
| 1926 | 90 |
| 1925 | 86 |
| 1924 | 94 |
| 1923 | 86 |
| 1922 | 75 |
| 1921 | 85 |
| 1920 | 97 |
| 1919 | 87 |
| 1918 | 86 |
| 1917 | 81 |
| 1916 | 91 |
| 1915 | 79 |
| 1914 | 50 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1912 | 33 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1910 | 36 |
| 1909 | 29 |
| 1908 | 28 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1906 | 31 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1904 | 27 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1899 | 24 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1895 | 28 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1893 | 28 |
| 1892 | 26 |
| 1891 | 23 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1887 | 18 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1885 | 21 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1880 | 7 |