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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zuh-velt //ˈroʊ.zə.vɛlt//

Origin: 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 "field of roses" or "rose field." The etymology can be traced back to the Dutch words "roos," meaning "rose," and "veld," meaning "field." This surname was brought to England in the 17th century, particularly through the migration of Dutch settlers to America. The name was later anglicized to Rosevelt, adapting to English phonetics and spelling conventions while retaining its floral connotation.

Historically, the name Rosevelt is most notably associated with Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who served from 1901 to 1909. His presidency marked significant developments in American history, including progressive reforms and the establishment of national parks.

The Roosevelt family has roots in the early colonial period of America, with the name appearing in various records since the 18th century. The family's prominence in American politics and society has contributed to the name's recognition and cultural significance.

Culturally, the rose has long been a symbol of beauty, love, and resilience, which adds a layer of meaning to the name Rosevelt. The association with roses may evoke notions of elegance and strength, reflecting the qualities admired in historical figures bearing the name.

Additionally, the name has been used in various contexts, including literature and art, often symbolizing a connection to nature and the virtues associated with the rose. The diminutive form "Roe" may also be informally used, though it is less common in historical texts.

Famous people named Rosevelt

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosevelt. 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 Rosevelt who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosevelt who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosevelt Franklin is a musician best known for his work with Sesame Street and his contributions to children's music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosevelt, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RoscoeRonanRoryReubenRafaelRyder

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosevelt. 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.

RooseveltRoswellRostislavRostovRoderickRoderigoRoccoRonanRufusRubenRory

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosevelt was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Rosevelt has ranked as high as #1063 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)

The name Rosevelt 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 Rosevelt 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 Rosevelt.

Year Total Births Boy
1993 5 5
1991 5 5
1990 5 5
1988 5 5
1987 6 6
1985 11 11
1984 7 7
1982 6 6
1981 8 8
1980 6 6
1978 6 6
1977 7 7
1976 6 6
1972 8 8
1971 10 10
1970 7 7
1969 10 10
1968 5 5
1967 7 7
1966 6 6
1965 14 14
1964 11 11
1963 16 16
1962 9 9
1961 9 9
1960 10 10
1959 16 16
1958 28 28
1957 22 22
1956 16 16
1955 16 16
1954 18 18
1953 21 21
1952 26 26
1951 36 36
1950 27 27
1949 39 39
1948 30 30
1947 43 43
1946 33 33
1945 48 48
1944 47 47
1943 52 52
1942 52 52
1941 47 47
1940 72 72
1939 68 68
1938 64 64
1937 79 79
1936 75 75
1935 78 78
1934 103 103
1933 122 122
1932 116 116
1931 60 60
1930 51 51
1929 67 67
1928 73 73
1927 72 72
1926 55 55
1925 61 61
1924 64 64
1923 46 46
1922 61 61
1921 53 53
1920 54 54
1919 67 67
1918 51 51
1917 46 46
1916 53 53
1915 52 52
1914 46 46
1913 44 44
1912 40 40
1911 35 35
1910 35 35
1909 29 29
1908 27 27
1907 32 32
1906 35 35
1905 47 47
1904 37 37
1903 26 26
1902 23 23
1901 13 13
1900 20 20

Top States for Rosevelt (1958)

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
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