Names Starting With R
GirlLatin#400 in 2025
Rosemary
Rosemary is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Dew of the sea, or rose and Mary.” It ranked #400 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ROHZ-mair-ee
meaning & origin
The name Rosemary means “Dew of the sea, or rose and Mary.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Latin 'ros marinus' (dew of the sea), the fragrant herb long associated with remembrance. It is also interpretable as a combination of Rose and Mary, giving it double floral and Marian resonance.
popularity over time
#5452020
#4992021
#4622022
#4302023
#4002024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #400 |
| 2023 | #430 |
| 2022 | #462 |
| 2021 | #499 |
| 2020 | #545 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Rosemary
- Rosemary Clooney
- Rosemary Kennedy
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