Roseann
Girl name · 81 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Roseann: 81 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 1974.
Roseann is a graceful elaboration of Rose, ultimately derived from the Latin *rosa*, the fragrant flower that has symbolised love and beauty across cultures for millennia. The name’s most celebrated bearer is the American actress Roseann Barr, the brash, groundbreaking star of the 1990s sitcom *Roseanne*, though the spelling Roseann tends to be more popular in Scotland. The etymological root links to the city of Rhodes, whose name, via Ancient Greek *rhodon* (rose), is also commemorated in the Rhône river in France. As a variant of Rosanna or Rosanne, it enjoyed a particular vogue in Scotland during the mid-20th century, sharing its floral charm with the enduring Gaelic favourite Ròs.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197414 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #4845 babies
- Total births
- 81since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 21%vs prior 5y