Total births
1,366
Girls' name · since 1881
Rosena
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 1,366 babies named Rosena, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,366
- total births
- 1881–2003
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Rosena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,366 have been recorded since 1881.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rosena has been recorded 1,366 times among girls since 1881, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2003.
- 1,366 total births
- 1881–2003 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,366 girls have been named Rosena since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,366
- total births
- 1881–2003
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Rosena was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
43 babies were named Rosena in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Rosena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rosena's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rosena at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Rosena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2003
- Peak year (1923)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Rosena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rosena's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Rosena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 41
1880s
41 births
- 1890s 74
1890s
74 births
- 1900s 98
1900s
98 births
- 1910s
1910s
228 births
- 1920s
1920s
263 births
- 1930s
1930s
171 births
- 1940s
1940s
140 births
- 1950s
1950s
159 births
- 1960s 104
1960s
104 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 263 births (19% of all-time use).
How Rosena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rosena's total volume
Rosena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rosena by state
Where Rosena concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 130 | 9.5% |
South Carolina share of Rosena's total US births 9.5%
130 of 1,366 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rosena? ▼
1,366 babies have been named Rosena since 1881. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1923 with 43 births.
When was Rosena most popular? ▼
Rosena was most popular in the 1920s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Rosena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rosena are South Carolina (130 births).
How long has the name Rosena been used? ▼
Rosena has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 123 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Rosena? ▼
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 Rosena's data
- Rosena's decade-level peak was the 1920s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Rosenas (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Rosena
Nearby Names Like Rosena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rosena
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Rosa Girl
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Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Rosena side by side: Rosena vs Rose Rosena vs Rosa Rosena vs Rosemary
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1881–2003 (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. "Rosena: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,366 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rosena. 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 Rosena 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 June 2026.