Rose and grace
A compound name combining the Latin 'Rosa' (rose) and the Hebrew 'Hannah' (grace). It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as part of the trend of creating feminine portmanteau names. While it evokes the floral beauty of the rose, it also carries the traditional meaning of favor or grace.
Less common today
Rosanne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,236 in 1990.
Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter
Comedian and actress known for the sitcom Roseanne
Dutch politician and microbiologist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
