Rosemarie
Rosemarie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Combination of Rose (fame, flower) and Marie (wished-for child, beloved).
Origin and history
Rosemarie is a compound name combining Rose, from the Latin word for the flower, and Marie, a French form of Mary. It gained steady popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a traditional, recognizable classic with moderate contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
51,426 babies in the United States have been named Rosemarie since 1880. It ranks #574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1434.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.5 %)
- PA (14.5 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 96 |
| 1910-1920 | 811 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,026 |
| 1930-1940 | 10,130 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,831 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,129 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,403 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,725 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,977 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,413 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,046 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,151 |
| 2020-2029 | 678 |
Famous people named Rosemarie
- Rosemarie Dewitt: Actress
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Marie, Roe
Fun facts
- Rosemarie blends two highly classic floral and biblical names into a seamless four-syllable name.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s.