Name meaning & stats
Rose
Rose means “rose” (Germanic origin). 221,941 US babies since 1940, peak 1954. Notable Roses are 2.0× over-represented as singers.
What it means
“rose”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1954
221,941 US babies were named Rose between 1940 and 2025.
Where Roses end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 52 people |
| Singer | 2.0× | High · 45 people |
| Basketball player | 1.7× | Medium · 23 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Medium · 22 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Roses show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Rose has a surprise career: 1.6×
Name twins (peaked around 1954)