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Roseanne

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Pronounced roh-ZAN /roʊˈzæn/Medium

Meaning: A compound of Rose ('a rose', from Latin rosa) and Anne ('grace; favor', from Hannah); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rose + grace: Roseanne joins Rose and Anne. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roh-ZAN').
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Origin LowLatin, Hebrew
MeaningA compound of Rose ('a rose', from Latin rosa) and Anne ('grace; favor', from Hannah); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6853 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195019122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roseanne is a compound of Rose, 'a rose', from Latin rosa, and Anne, 'grace; favor', from Hannah (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (made famous by the comedian Roseanne Barr; said 'roh-ZAN'; nicknames Rose, Annie).

In the U.S. it peaked mid-20th century. Rare today, a-rose-and-grace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rose names the flower (Latin rosa) and Anne means 'grace; favor' — Roseanne joins them, a lyrical, classic double name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'roh-ZAN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rose; Anne — compound; routes layered

Variations

RosanneRoseannRosanna

Nicknames

Rose

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roseanne mean?

Roseanne joins Rose ('a rose') and Anne ('grace'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Roseanne?

It's said roh-ZAN /roʊˈzæn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Roseanne a boy or girl name?

Roseanne is a girl's name.

How popular is Roseanne?

Roseanne is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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