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Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-zuh-velt / /ˈroʊ.zə.vɛlt/English; Dutch
Meaning
English: 'rose field'; Dutch: 'from the rose field'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosevelt is derived from the Dutch surname 'Roosevelt', which means 'rose field'. It gained prominence in the United States largely due to the influence of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The name has connotations of strength and leadership, reflecting the legacy of its most famous bearer. It is less commonly used as a first name compared to its surname form.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosevelt was first seen in the United States in 1900. Rosevelt has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Rosevelt has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rosevelt (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 23 |
| 1903 | 26 |
| 1904 | 37 |
| 1905 | 47 |
| 1906 | 35 |
| 1907 | 32 |
| 1908 | 27 |
| 1909 | 29 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 35 |
| 1912 | 40 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1914 | 46 |
| 1915 | 52 |
| 1916 | 53 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1919 | 67 |
| 1920 | 54 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 46 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 61 |
| 1926 | 55 |
| 1927 | 72 |
| 1928 | 73 |
| 1929 | 67 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 60 |
| 1932 | 116 |
| 1933 | 122 |
| 1934 | 103 |
| 1935 | 78 |
| 1936 | 75 |
| 1937 | 79 |
| 1938 | 64 |
| 1939 | 68 |
| 1940 | 72 |
| 1941 | 47 |
| 1942 | 52 |
| 1943 | 52 |
| 1944 | 47 |
| 1945 | 48 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1947 | 43 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |