Rosalene
Every Rosalene since 1916 — 504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosalene
Rosalene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,583 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 504 American babies have been named Rosalene. Its peak came in 1938, when 25 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 Rosalene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosalene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,583 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,198 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,841 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,918 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,781 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,216 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,260 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,568 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,662 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,594 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,755 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,542 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,252 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,624 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,346 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,549 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,715 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,286 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,910 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,324 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rosalene in 2025?
Rosalene ranked #14,583 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosalene?
504 babies have been named Rosalene in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosalene most popular?
Rosalene peaked in 1938, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Rosalene a boy or girl name?
Rosalene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosalene rising or falling?
Rosalene is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.