Roosevelt

Roosevelt - A very unique male name

Roosevelt appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #130. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Roosevelt and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Roosevelt? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Roosevelt. The baby boy name Roosevelt was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4263 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Roosevelt peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 130.

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Roosevelt is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Roosevelt is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,040 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,040.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Roosevelt is where you live.

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Roosevelt origin and meaning

Dutch surname

A transferred Dutch surname, from Roosevelt / Van Rosevelt — 'rose field'

Roosevelt is the Dutch 'rose field' surname carried into given-name use by two presidents, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, whose fame is the documented channel for its adoption; the presidents themselves hold it as a surname and are not listed as bearers. It peaked in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt's first year in office, and totals 32,739 births, with no row in 2020 or 2025.

Attested etymology

Roosevelt is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Roosevelt, pop culture references for the name Roosevelt and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Roosevelt

We've found the following names that sound similar to Roosevelt, sorted by popularity.

Rosevelt / Rosbel / Roosvelt /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Roosevelt

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Roosevelt a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Roosevelt?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROH-zuh-velt · /ˈroʊzəvɛlt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Rosy

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A presidential surname-name whose 1933 peak tells its story; today it is a history-lover's heritage choice.

Worth knowing

• Inseparable from the two Roosevelt presidents — an honour and a weight