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Roselle

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Pronounced roh-ZEL /roʊˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: A French diminutive of Rose — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'; also the name of a hibiscus flower (roselle); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little rose; a hibiscus flower: Roselle is a diminutive of Rose. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roh-ZEL').
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningA French diminutive of Rose — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'; also the name of a hibiscus flower (roselle); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9978 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,090

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918942025

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

Roselle is a French diminutive of Rose — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'; it is also the name of a hibiscus flower (roselle; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic flower-name (said 'roh-ZEL'; nickname Rosie).

In the U.S. it appears as a flower-name. Rare, little-rose at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rose comes from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — Roselle is the French 'little rose' (also the name of a hibiscus flower), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'roh-ZEL').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Roselle — routes layered

Variations

RosellaRozelleRosalie

Nicknames

Rosie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roselle mean?

Roselle is a French 'little rose' (from Latin rosa); also a hibiscus flower, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Roselle?

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

Is Roselle a boy or girl name?

Roselle is a girl's name.

How popular is Roselle?

Roselle is a rare name in the U.S.

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