boys' name · peaked 1933

Rosevelt

Every Rosevelt since 1900 — 3,074 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.10.20.30.418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1905Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Rosevelt
Peak year
1933
122 babies
All-time total
3,074
since 1900

The story of Rosevelt

Rosevelt is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1900, 3,074 American babies have been named Rosevelt. Its peak came in 1933, when 122 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 Rosevelt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rosevelt year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990 5 #9,241
1985 11 #3,997
1980 6 #6,099
1975
1970 7 #4,162
1965 14 #2,252
1960 10 #2,840
1955 16 #2,032
1950 27 #1,424
1945 48 #939
1940 72 #724
1935 78 #686
1930 51 #956
1925 61 #856
1920 54 #944
1915 52 #862
1910 35 #468
1905 47 #293
1900 20 #550
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rosevelt in 2025?

Rosevelt did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rosevelt?

3,074 babies have been named Rosevelt in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rosevelt most popular?

Rosevelt peaked in 1933, when 122 newborns received the name.

Is Rosevelt a boy or girl name?

Rosevelt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rosevelt rising or falling?

Rosevelt has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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