Rosamond
Primarily a girl's name of Germanic origin with 3,283 recorded births. Also given to 6 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Rosamund.
Rosamond is a girl's and boy's baby name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German Hrodmund or the Latin-Germanic compound rosa munda, meaning 'pure rose' or 'horse protection' — depending on whether the Germanic or Latin root is emphasized. The rose interpretation became culturally dominant.
Rosamond Clifford — the legendary 'Fair Rosamond,' the mistress of King Henry II of England — gave the name a romantic medieval association it has carried ever since. It's a name of striking beauty, rare enough to feel special.
EtymologyShow more
Rosamond first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1881. Names present in the earliest SSA data (which begins in 1880) were typically carried by immigrants from Europe, handed down through families, or drawn from biblical and classical sources.
Its Germanic classification suggests a path from germanic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rosamond has 110+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1881.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 | #13976 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 22 | #17554 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 33 | #14353 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 39 | #10080 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 45 | #8606 | — |
| 1960s | 49 | #6215 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 169 | #2950 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 265 | #1740 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 420 | #1154 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 895 | #784 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 855 | #638 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 283 | #702 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 131 | #971 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 61 | #919 | — |
The Story of Rosamond
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Rosamond is a name steeped in history. Girls named Rosamond are most likely born between 1906 and 1926.
How rare is Rosamond?
With 3,283 total births on record, Rosamond remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1881, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 895 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Rosamond by the numbers
- Would fill 68 school buses
- Meeting one Rosamond per day would take 9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(110 years, 1881–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | #9619 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18332 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19923 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16704 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18229 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15358 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16345 |
| 1998 | 5 | #16046 |
| 1996 | 6 | #13105 |
| 1994 | 6 | #13049 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15015 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12556 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13990 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10337 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7273 |
| 1983 | 6 | #9947 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10082 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8848 |
| 1979 | 6 | #9899 |
| 1978 | 9 | #6799 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Rosamond as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Rosamond has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1927.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1881–2019