It is one of the top 10 trendy first names for 2024, it appeals both in its simple and compound form. Moreover, in Antiquity, it was even worshiped by the Greek goddess of Love and Beauty.
Certain first names, more than others, cross the ages without ever really losing their charm or their popularity. This is the case of a female first name in particular, which rises to seventh place in the ranking of trending first names in 2024, established by the guide The Official First Names 2024 (First editions). On average, almost one in 125 girls wear it today. It must be said that it is closely linked to the spring season and sunny days, since it refers to a flower. For many too, it is the symbol of femininity.
A few people wear it and have even assigned it to their child, like Scarlett Johansson’s daughter, and Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp’s eldest, in its compound form. This is the first name Rose, derived from Latin pink, a short and flowery first name which promises to be the favorite of future parents for the months to come. And for good reason…
If we look at the etymology of the first name Rose, we quickly realize that he has several advantages. According to one hypothesis, this first name has Germanic roots, which evoke glory and strength. Previously, the rose was perceived only as the flower, which was also the favorite flower of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love and Beauty. It was only later, in the 5th century, that it began to be used as a first name in different forms: simple, compound or contracted, in all European countries until the Middle Ages.
In France, its rise began in the 19th century. It reached a first peak in 1906, with 1,840 births of little girls named Rose, according to INSEE figures. Also during this period, parents very much favor the first name Rose in compound forms (Rose-Marie, Anna-Rose, Lily-Rose, Eva-Rose, etc.). Nowadays, it is its simple shape, Rose, which is coveted in France, but also in Belgium, Quebec and Switzerland. In other countries, particularly in Northern Europe, it is its Latin version, Rosa, which is unanimously appreciated by parents. In terms of statistics, the last peak recorded dates from 2018 with 2,720 births, which makes Rose the 41st most given female first name in France since the year 2000. And according to first name experts, it still has very good days ahead. behind him.