Roosevelt Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-se-velt / /ˈruːzəvɛlt/Dutch; English
Meaning
Dutch: 'rose field'; English: 'from the rose field'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roosevelt is of Dutch origin, derived from the words 'roos' meaning 'rose' and 'veld' meaning 'field'. It became prominent in the United States, particularly due to the influence of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The name has been associated with leadership and public service. It is also linked to the Roosevelt family, which has played a significant role in American history.
Trend Summary
The name Roosevelt has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks during the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rosevelt
International Variants
- Ruzvelt (Russian)
- Roosvelt (Dutch)
Famous people named Roosevelt
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Fictional characters named Roosevelt
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roosevelt was first seen in the United States in 1895. Roosevelt has ranked as high as #277 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Roosevelt has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Roosevelt (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 23 |
| 1900 | 72 |
| 1901 | 90 |
| 1902 | 166 |
| 1903 | 196 |
| 1904 | 230 |
| 1905 | 264 |
| 1906 | 198 |
| 1907 | 220 |
| 1908 | 194 |
| 1909 | 160 |
| 1910 | 222 |
| 1911 | 197 |
| 1912 | 267 |
| 1913 | 241 |
| 1914 | 266 |
| 1915 | 272 |
| 1916 | 328 |
| 1917 | 285 |
| 1918 | 331 |
| 1919 | 359 |
| 1920 | 358 |
| 1921 | 365 |
| 1922 | 365 |
| 1923 | 425 |
| 1924 | 403 |
| 1925 | 449 |
| 1926 | 472 |
| 1927 | 483 |
| 1928 | 509 |
| 1929 | 495 |
| 1930 | 533 |
| 1931 | 468 |
| 1932 | 832 |
| 1933 | 1,207 |
| 1934 | 1,017 |
| 1935 | 758 |
| 1936 | 738 |
| 1937 | 680 |
| 1938 | 663 |
| 1939 | 586 |
| 1940 | 635 |
| 1941 | 647 |
| 1942 | 608 |
| 1943 | 611 |
| 1944 | 567 |
| 1945 | 566 |
| 1946 | 517 |
| 1947 | 553 |
| 1948 | 596 |
| 1949 | 607 |
| 1950 | 584 |
| 1951 | 557 |
| 1952 | 594 |
| 1953 | 587 |
| 1954 | 609 |
| 1955 | 588 |
| 1956 | 608 |
| 1957 | 585 |
| 1958 | 494 |
| 1959 | 469 |
| 1960 | 473 |
| 1961 | 428 |
| 1962 | 421 |
| 1963 | 441 |
| 1964 | 393 |
| 1965 | 354 |
| 1966 | 305 |
| 1967 | 292 |
| 1968 | 297 |
| 1969 | 259 |
| 1970 | 288 |
| 1971 | 258 |
| 1972 | 230 |
| 1973 | 203 |
| 1974 | 220 |
| 1975 | 200 |
| 1976 | 207 |
| 1977 | 202 |
| 1978 | 164 |
| 1979 | 189 |
| 1980 | 207 |
| 1981 | 164 |
| 1982 | 159 |
| 1983 | 140 |
| 1984 | 170 |
| 1985 | 157 |
| 1986 | 141 |
| 1987 | 150 |
| 1988 | 148 |
| 1989 | 160 |
| 1990 | 144 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1992 | 126 |
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 99 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 89 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 26 |