Rosalee
Rosalee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rose garden or rose flower.
Origin and history
Rosalee is an English name created as a variation of Rosalie, derived from the Latin term for a rose blossom. It combines classic floral imagery with a traditional diminutive ending. In the United States, it remains a charming and moderately popular vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,900 babies in the United States have been named Rosalee since 1880. It ranks #1416 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #869.
States where it is most popular
- SC (8.5 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- CA (8 %)
- MO (6.1 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 142 |
| 1900-1910 | 270 |
| 1910-1920 | 954 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,602 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,739 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,697 |
| 1950-1960 | 753 |
| 1960-1970 | 426 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 391 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 412 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,080 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,753 |
Nicknames
Rosie, Rose, Lee
Fun facts
- Rosalee evolved as an Americanized phonetic variation of the French name Rosalie.
- The name gained renewed attention through fictional characters in popular television series like Grimm.