Rosemary: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dew of the sea herb, fragrant and wise.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #445
- Peak
- #74 in 1946
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rosemary Means
Rosemary is a girl name of English origin. A dew of the sea herb, fragrant and wise.
How Popular Rosemary Is
Rosemary currently ranks #445 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 1946. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Rosemary
- Rosemary broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #74 in 1946.
- Rosemary has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Rosemary is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the charming botanical name trend.
Names Like Rosemary
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rosemary
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rosemary.
Questions About Rosemary
What does Rosemary mean?
Rosemary is a girl name of English origin. A dew of the sea herb, fragrant and wise.
How popular is Rosemary?
Rosemary currently ranks #445 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 1946. It has held steady.
Where does Rosemary come from?
Rosemary comes from English roots. Rosemary broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #74 in 1946.
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