UK girl's name
Rosanne
A feminine given name derived from the Latin "rosa" meaning rose.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rosanne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rosanne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Rosanne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rosanne ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Rosanne.
- • Rosanne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
- • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rosanne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
67
2026
Meaning
What does Rosanne mean?
Rosanne is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Latin and French languages. The name is derived from the French name Rose, which itself originates from the Latin rosa, meaning "rose" - the well-known flowering shrub.
In medieval times, the name Rose gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France, where the rose held symbolic significance as a representation of beauty and virtue. Rosanne emerged as a variant form, incorporating the French suffix "-anne" to create a distinct feminine name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Rosanne can be found in the 13th century, when a French noblewoman named Rosanne de Courtenay lived during the reign of Louis IX. Another historical figure bearing this name was Rosanne de Vermandois, a French courtier who served at the court of King Philip IV in the early 14th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Rosanne appears in several notable works, including the 16th-century French novel "L'Astrée" by Honoré d'Urfé, where a character named Rosanne plays a significant role.
Throughout history, several prominent women have borne the name Rosanne. One such figure was Rosanne Rocher (1630-1680), a French scholar and linguist renowned for her contributions to the study of ancient languages. Another notable Rosanne was Rosanne Gérard (1742-1813), a French painter and portraitist during the Neoclassical era.
In the 19th century, Rosanne Moore (1812-1868) was an American artist and illustrator known for her intricate botanical drawings and paintings. Rosanne Leeson (1853-1935), an English author and playwright, also carried this name and made notable contributions to the literary world.
Moving into the 20th century, Rosanne Cash (born 1955) is a prominent American singer-songwriter and author, known for her contributions to country and folk music. She is the daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash and has won numerous awards throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Rosanne throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rosanne over time
The chart below shows babies named Rosanne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rosanne, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosanne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rosanne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5373 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4032 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2988 | 15 | 3 |
Geography
Where Rosanne is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rosanne. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rosanne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
Across the UK
Rosanne in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#611 in 1996
9 years of NRS records, 33 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Rosanne
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Rosanne Clare McMullen
politician
British political candidate
Related
Names similar to Rosanne
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rosanne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rosanne in the UK right now?
In 2018, Rosanne was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rosanne most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Rosanne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rosanne?
A feminine given name derived from the Latin "rosa" meaning rose.
How many people are called Rosanne in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Rosanne across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 33 more in Scotland.
Where is Rosanne most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rosanne ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #611 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.