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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rosemary — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Rosemarie|Rosemery
LatinGirl→ Stable

Rosemary

ROHZ-mair-ee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#301
→ Stable
#301
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 42
Peak rank
#301 in 2024
5yr change
+9 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #301 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Rosemary

Popularity score: 42  ·  SSA Rank: #301

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureHerb nameClassicVintageRomantic3-syllableLatin rootFeminineBotanicalEstablishedMidcentury charm
Character
loyal devotionquiet strengthpractical wisdomgentle gracesteadfast integrity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rosemarys

gracefuldignifiedresilientaccomplishedversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Rosemary is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #301 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#301 · niche
Rosemary at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'ros' (dew) and 'marinus' (of the sea). Also the name of the fragrant rosemary herb, symbolizing remembrance and fidelity.
Language root:Latin · ros (dew) + marinus (of the sea)
Peak rank:#301 in 2024
5yr change:+9 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rosemary Clooney
Singer and actress
Rosemary Harris
Actress
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rosemary illustration
Name Intelligence
Rosemary · Overview
Summary

Rosemary is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #301 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rosemary scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Classic · Romantic character
Rosemary carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rosemary.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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