Roselee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROHZ-lee //ˈroʊzli//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: derived from 'rose'; German: a combination of 'rose' and 'lee' (meadow)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roselee is a modern compound name that combines the elements "Rose" and "Lee." The name "Rose" has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," which refers to the flower of the same name. This Latin term was adopted into Old French as "rose" before entering the English language in the Middle Ages.
The rose has been a symbol of love and beauty throughout history, often associated with various cultural and religious significances, including its prominence in Christian iconography as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The name "Lee" originates from the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow, and has been used as a surname and given name since the Anglo-Saxon period.
The combination of these two elements into "Roselee" reflects a trend in the 20th century towards creating unique names by blending traditional names or elements. Historically, the name Rose has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens, which has contributed to its enduring appeal.
For instance, Saint Rose of Lima, who lived in the 17th century, was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church, further cementing the name's significance in Christian contexts. The name Lee has also been associated with notable historical figures, such as Robert E.
Lee, a prominent general during the American Civil War, although this association is more modern and specific to American history. Culturally, the name Roselee evokes imagery of nature and beauty, drawing on the rich symbolism of the rose flower, which has been celebrated in literature, art, and folklore across various cultures.
The name's lyrical quality and connection to the natural world may contribute to its appeal as a feminine name. While diminutive forms such as "Rosie" exist, the full name Roselee stands out as a distinctive choice, merging traditional elements with a contemporary flair.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roselee was first seen in the United States in 1895.
Roselee has ranked as high as #835 nationally, which occurred in 1939, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Missouri, Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Roselee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roselee 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 Roselee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Roselee (2020)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
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 Roselee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |