Roosevelt
From a Dutch name of a farm, either Rozenveld (one in Zeeland) or Ruiseveld (one in Brabant), from Middle Dutch; the former could be a compound of rose (“wild rose /…
Every Roosevelt since 1895 — 38,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roosevelt
Roosevelt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,362 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1895, 38,024 American babies have been named Roosevelt. Its peak came in 1933, when 1,225 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Roosevelt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roosevelt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,765 | 24 | #4,362 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,885 | 26 | #4,169 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,787 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,072 | 27 | #4,072 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,170 | 35 | #3,348 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,854 | 36 | #3,192 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,212 | 41 | #2,984 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,356 | 45 | #2,740 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,205 | 46 | #2,706 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,314 | 55 | #2,382 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,048 | 50 | #2,520 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,572 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,851 | 39 | #2,942 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,990 |
| 2010 | — | — | 60 | #2,205 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54 | #2,397 |
| 2008 | — | — | 58 | #2,286 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65 | #2,112 |
| 2006 | — | — | 63 | #2,096 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48 | #2,422 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47 | #2,411 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62 | #1,901 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,912 |
| 2001 | — | — | 60 | #1,863 |
| 2000 | — | — | 54 | #1,940 |
| 1995 | — | — | 99 | #1,155 |
| 1990 | — | — | 144 | #853 |
| 1985 | — | — | 157 | #704 |
| 1980 | — | — | 207 | #607 |
| 1975 | — | — | 200 | #571 |
| 1970 | — | — | 288 | #474 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,361 | 353 | #415 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,251 | 473 | #359 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,316 | 588 | #300 |
| 1950 | — | — | 584 | #273 |
| 1945 | — | — | 566 | #236 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,909 | 635 | #203 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,688 | 758 | #179 |
| 1930 | — | — | 533 | #238 |
| 1925 | — | — | 449 | #269 |
| 1920 | — | — | 358 | #301 |
| 1915 | — | — | 272 | #314 |
| 1910 | — | — | 222 | #144 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,515 | 264 | #91 |
| 1900 | — | — | 72 | #241 |
| 1895 | — | — | 12 | #636 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Roosevelt
- Roosevelt Skerrit Politician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roosevelt mean?
From a Dutch name of a farm, either Rozenveld (one in Zeeland) or Ruiseveld (one in Brabant), from Middle Dutch; the former could be a compound of rose (“wild rose / poppy?”) + velt (“open country; field”) or like the latter of…
How popular is the name Roosevelt in 2025?
Roosevelt ranked #4,362 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roosevelt?
38,024 babies have been named Roosevelt in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roosevelt most popular?
Roosevelt peaked in 1933, when 1,225 newborns received the name.
Is Roosevelt a boy or girl name?
Roosevelt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roosevelt rising or falling?
Roosevelt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Roosevelt?
Well-known people named Roosevelt include Roosevelt Skerrit (politician).