Rosanna
Blend of Rose + Anna, possibly also inspired by Roxana.
Every Rosanna since 1880 — 14,642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosanna
Rosanna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,924 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,642 American babies have been named Rosanna. Its peak came in 1982, when 492 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Rosanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosanna 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 | 58 | #2,924 | — | — |
| 2024 | 84 | #2,247 | — | — |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,754 | — | — |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,339 | — | — |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,747 | — | — |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,774 | — | — |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,921 | — | — |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,706 | — | — |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,686 | — | — |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,896 | — | — |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,641 | — | — |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,367 | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,256 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,897 | — | — |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,594 | — | — |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,402 | — | — |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,504 | — | — |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,523 | — | — |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,589 | — | — |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,969 | — | — |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,819 | — | — |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,167 | — | — |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,872 | — | — |
| 2002 | 84 | #2,060 | — | — |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,322 | — | — |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,699 | — | — |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 1990 | 139 | #1,217 | — | — |
| 1985 | 354 | #557 | 6 | #6,377 |
| 1980 | 204 | #801 | — | — |
| 1975 | 185 | #767 | — | — |
| 1970 | 186 | #770 | — | — |
| 1965 | 189 | #723 | — | — |
| 1960 | 143 | #869 | — | — |
| 1955 | 152 | #781 | — | — |
| 1950 | 219 | #565 | — | — |
| 1945 | 48 | #1,138 | — | — |
| 1940 | 64 | #903 | — | — |
| 1935 | 52 | #963 | — | — |
| 1930 | 62 | #935 | — | — |
| 1925 | 86 | #798 | — | — |
| 1920 | 97 | #735 | — | — |
| 1915 | 79 | #750 | — | — |
| 1910 | 36 | #708 | — | — |
| 1905 | 18 | #895 | — | — |
| 1900 | 19 | #881 | — | — |
| 1895 | 28 | #575 | — | — |
| 1890 | 15 | #719 | — | — |
| 1885 | 21 | #467 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #729 | — | — |
Famous people named Rosanna
- Rosanna Arquette Actor · b. 1959
- Rosanna Schiaffino Actor · 1939–2009
- Rosanna Marani Journalist · b. 1946
- Rosanna Davison Celebrity · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosanna mean?
Blend of Rose + Anna, possibly also inspired by Roxana.
How popular is the name Rosanna in 2025?
Rosanna ranked #2,924 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosanna?
14,642 babies have been named Rosanna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosanna most popular?
Rosanna peaked in 1982, when 492 newborns received the name.
Is Rosanna a boy or girl name?
Rosanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosanna rising or falling?
Rosanna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rosanna?
Well-known people named Rosanna include Rosanna Arquette (actor), Rosanna Schiaffino (actor), Rosanna Marani (journalist).