Rosemary
Rosemary is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Dew of the sea, or rose and Mary.” It ranked #251 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin 'ros marinus' (dew of the sea), the fragrant herb long associated with remembrance.
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how do you pronounce Rosemary?
ROHZ-mair-ee
where does the name Rosemary come from?
A combination of Rose and Mary, after the flower as a symbol of the Virgin Mary, first recorded in the eighteenth century. Only after flower names became common in the mid-nineteenth century did it also suggest the herb rosemary, from the Latin ros marinus, dew of the sea.
It is also interpretable as a combination of Rose and Mary, giving it double floral and Marian resonance.
how popular is this name?
Rosemary has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 143 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #74 in 1946, and ranked #251 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #251 |
| 2024 | #301 |
| 2023 | #310 |
| 2022 | #364 |
| 2021 | #363 |
| 2020 | #442 |
| 2019 | #402 |
| 2018 | #452 |
| 2017 | #453 |
| 2016 | #436 |
| 2010 | #712 |
| 2000 | #631 |
| 1990 | #509 |
| 1980 | #395 |
| 1970 | #331 |
| 1960 | #181 |
| 1950 | #101 |
| 1946 | #74 |
| 1940 | #85 |
| 1930 | #82 |
| 1920 | #141 |
| 1910 | #325 |
| 1900 | #531 |
| 1890 | #667 |
| 1882 | #634 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rosemary fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Rosemary
Rosemarie is a variant and Romy a German nickname. Rosemary has been among the top 1,000 US girls' names for 110 years, most popular between 1925 and 1950, when it was in the top 150; it had fallen to 754th by 1992.
who are famous people named Rosemary?
- Rosemary Clooney
- Rosemary Kennedy
what are the nicknames and variants of Rosemary?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Rosemary?
what names go well with Rosemary?
Sibling names that share Rosemary's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rosemary
What does the name Rosemary mean?
Rosemary means “Dew of the sea, or rose and Mary”.
What is the origin of the name Rosemary?
Rosemary comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Rosemarie and Rosa Maria.
How popular is the name Rosemary?
Rosemary ranked #251 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1946, at #74, and it has spent 143 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Rosemary a boy or girl name?
Rosemary is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rosemary?
Rosemary is pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee, with 3 syllables.
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