Rosaly
A girl's name of Latin origin with 495 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Rosaly reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 1930s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Rosaly ranks #6329 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rosaly is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Rosalie, derived from the Latin rosa meaning 'rose.' The simplified spelling has a lighter, more contemporary feel while retaining the floral elegance of the original.
Rosaly sits alongside Rosa, Rosalie, and Rosalind in a family of names that have been loved across centuries and cultures. The rose — symbol of love, beauty, and resilience — makes this an enduring choice with timeless imagery.
EtymologyShow more
Though Rosaly dates back to 1937 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Latin classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 495 recorded births, Rosaly has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rosaly climbed 3447 spots in the last 20 years — from #9776 to #6329.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 99 | #6211 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 177 | #7319 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 77 | #13201 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 67 | #10436 | — |
| 1980s | 70 | #8958 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #4808 | — |
The Story of Rosaly
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Rosaly is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Rosaly are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Rosaly?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Rosaly — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1937, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 177 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Rosaly by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Rosaly per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(42 years, 1937–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #6329 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6870 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5766 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6631 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5459 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5284 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7689 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7367 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5949 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6200 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5760 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8494 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7725 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9045 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9680 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8373 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12391 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19922 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13360 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10764 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1937–2024