Rosamonde
Rose of the world, from the French "rose" and Latin "mundus".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rosamonde. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosamonde today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosamonde births was 1910 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosamonde. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosamonde. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1910
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1910 SSA rank
#2,723
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Rosamonde: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosamonde by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rosamonde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosamonde
The name Rosamonde has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the words "hros" meaning horse and "mund" meaning protection or protector. It can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century.
The earliest known use of the name Rosamonde dates back to the 12th century French epic poem "Roman de la Rose", where it was the name of one of the central characters. This work played a significant role in popularizing the name across Europe.
In the late 12th century, Rosamonde was the name of a mistress of King Henry II of England. She was also known as the "Fair Rosamond" and was said to have been kept in a labyrinth at Woodstock Palace, which later became the subject of various legends and literary works.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Rosamonde de Clifford, an English noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Walter de Clifford and was known for her involvement in various land disputes.
In the 16th century, Rosamonde was the name of a French noblewoman and courtier, known as Rosamonde de Vivonne. She was a member of the court of King Henry IV of France and was known for her wit and intelligence.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rosamonde Leman, an English actress and singer who lived in the 17th century. She was a member of the Duke's Company of actors and was known for her roles in various plays and operas.
During the 18th century, Rosamonde was the name of an Italian operatic character in the opera "La Donna del Lago" by Gioachino Rossini. This opera, based on a poem by Sir Walter Scott, helped to further popularize the name.
In the 19th century, Rosamonde was the name of a character in the novel "The Marble Faun" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This work, set in Italy, featured the character of Rosamonde as a young American woman and was influential in bringing the name to a wider audience.
People
Rosamonde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosamonde as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosamonde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosamonde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosamonde going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Rosamonde a common name?
We classify Rosamonde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosamonde most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosamonde was 1910, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosamonde is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rosamonde in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosamonde a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosamonde in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rosamonde still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosamonde in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rosamonde can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Rosamonde?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.