Total births
56
Girls' name · since 1919
Rosela
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 56 babies named Rosela, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 56
- total births
- 1919–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
56 girls have been named Rosela since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rosela recorded 56 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1986.
- 56 total births
- 1919–1986 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
56 girls have been named Rosela since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1986.
- 56
- total births
- 1919–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Rosela was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
8 babies were named Rosela in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Rosela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rosela's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rosela at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Rosela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1986
- Peak year (1971)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Rosela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rosela's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Rosela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (30% of all-time use).
Rosela by state
Where Rosela concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 5 | 8.9% |
New Mexico share of Rosela's total US births 8.9%
5 of 56 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rosela? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 56 babies named Rosela. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 8 births.
When was Rosela most popular? ▼
Rosela was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Rosela most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rosela are New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Rosela been used? ▼
Rosela has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 68 years of data through 1986.
What names are similar to Rosela? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rose, Rosa, Rosemary, Rosie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rosela's data
- Rosela's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Roselas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rosela
Nearby Names Like Rosela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rosela
Rose Girl
#114 500,586 births
Rosa Girl
#662 177,415 births
Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Rosela side by side: Rosela vs Rose Rosela vs Rosa Rosela vs Rosemary
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rosela: Baby Name Since 1919 - 56 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rosela. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rosela draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.