Roosevelt, a name of American origin, is derived from the Dutch surname "Roozenveld," which means "rose field." It was anglicized to Roosevelt when it was brought over by early Dutch settlers in North America. This name gained significant prominence due to its association with several notable individuals, most famously, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. The name has since been popular in American culture and is often associated with leadership and political prowess.
The name Roosvelt experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in 1932 (12 births) and 1950 (10 births). The majority of years had fewer than 10 births, suggesting that the name was not extremely common during most of these decades.