Rosetta is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "ros" which means "rose." The name Rosetta was popularized by the Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artifact discovered in 1799 near the town of Rosetta (now Rashid) in Egypt. The stone bears inscriptions written in three scripts - hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek. Its decipherment led to a better understanding of the ancient Egyptian language and culture.
The name Rosetta gained popularity in Italy during the Renaissance period and was later brought to France by Italian immigrants. It eventually spread throughout Europe and became more widespread in the 19th century.
In literature, one notable character named Rosetta is found in "House of Cards" by Gabriele D'Annunzio, while in music, American singer Rosetta Tharpe was a pioneer of gospel music and has had a significant influence on rock music.
The statistics provided show the annual occurrences of the name Rosetta in the United States from 1916 to 1937. During this period, there were a total of 44 babies named Rosetta. The years with the highest number of newborns given this name were 1937 and 1934, with 9 and 8 births respectively. Conversely, the years with the lowest occurrences were 1927 and 1936, with only 6 births each in those years. The data shows a relatively consistent number of newborns named Rosetta throughout this decade, with no significant peaks or valleys.