Girl
Rosemary
dew of the sea
About Rosemary
Timeless botanical beauty defines Rosemary, a name that has flourished across centuries without losing its appeal. This classic choice brings together nature and tradition in perfect harmony, evoking herb gardens and literary heroines. Rosemary carries a wholesome, genuine quality that feels increasingly valuable in our modern world. The name's length and structure give it substantial presence without being cumbersome, creating good balance in both written and spoken forms. Its vintage status has cycled back into fashion, making it feel fresh rather than dated. Rosemary offers wonderful nickname versatility—Rose, Rosie, Mary, or even Romy—allowing a child options throughout different life phases. The name works seamlessly across generations, connecting great-grandmothers to newborns without feeling old-fashioned. Its herbal association brings connotations of remembrance, loyalty, and natural beauty. Rosemary pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name and surname style, demonstrating remarkable compatibility. Parents choosing this name select something with depth, history, and enduring charm. It represents quality that transcends trends, a name that will never require explanation or justification.
Popularity of the Name Rosemary
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #669 | ||||
| 1883 | #749 | ||||
| 1884 | #912 | ||||
| 1886 | #726 | ||||
| 1887 | #723 | ||||
| 1889 | #715 | ||||
| 1890 | #689 | ||||
| 1891 | #882 | ||||
| 1892 | #755 | ||||
| 1893 | #612 | ||||
| 1894 | #946 | ||||
| 1895 | #656 | ||||
| 1896 | #784 | ||||
| 1897 | #563 | ||||
| 1898 | #608 | ||||
| 1899 | #660 | ||||
| 1900 | #539 | ||||
| 1901 | #589 | ||||
| 1902 | #535 | ||||
| 1903 | #464 | ||||
| 1904 | #443 | ||||
| 1905 | #424 | ||||
| 1906 | #441 | ||||
| 1907 | #382 | ||||
| 1908 | #380 | ||||
| 1909 | #328 | ||||
| 1910 | #329 | ||||
| 1911 | #312 | ||||
| 1912 | #259 | ||||
| 1913 | #246 | ||||
| 1914 | #225 | ||||
| 1915 | #201 | ||||
| 1916 | #184 | ||||
| 1917 | #176 | ||||
| 1918 | #171 | ||||
| 1919 | #166 | ||||
| 1920 | #141 | ||||
| 1921 | #128 | ||||
| 1922 | #120 | ||||
| 1923 | #110 | #193 | |||
| 1924 | #106 | #165 | |||
| 1925 | #103 | ||||
| 1926 | #95 | #131 | |||
| 1927 | #86 | #126 | |||
| 1928 | #88 | #124 | |||
| 1929 | #80 | #124 | |||
| 1930 | #82 | #97 | |||
| 1931 | #88 | #90 | |||
| 1932 | #100 | #89 | |||
| 1933 | #102 | #70 | |||
| 1934 | #111 | #75 | |||
| 1935 | #97 | #57 | |||
| 1936 | #111 | #63 | |||
| 1937 | #110 | #49 | |||
| 1938 | #95 | #55 | |||
| 1939 | #93 | #57 | |||
| 1940 | #85 | #47 | |||
| 1941 | #94 | #38 | |||
| 1942 | #92 | #46 | |||
| 1943 | #97 | #52 | |||
| 1944 | #99 | #44 | |||
| 1945 | #79 | #58 | |||
| 1946 | #74 | #38 | |||
| 1947 | #80 | #51 | |||
| 1948 | #90 | #45 | |||
| 1949 | #98 | #47 | |||
| 1950 | #101 | #37 | |||
| 1951 | #109 | #46 | |||
| 1952 | #130 | #40 | |||
| 1953 | #147 | #35 | |||
| 1954 | #160 | #30 | |||
| 1955 | #171 | #29 | |||
| 1956 | #175 | #31 | |||
| 1957 | #168 | #37 | |||
| 1958 | #171 | #40 | |||
| 1959 | #173 | #43 | |||
| 1960 | #181 | #43 | |||
| 1961 | #181 | #58 | |||
| 1962 | #195 | #65 | |||
| 1963 | #205 | #66 | |||
| 1964 | #214 | #75 | #71 | ||
| 1965 | #241 | #75 | #70 | ||
| 1966 | #254 | #69 | #83 | ||
| 1967 | #281 | #110 | #77 | ||
| 1968 | #296 | #127 | #106 | ||
| 1969 | #322 | #132 | #110 | ||
| 1970 | #331 | #148 | #102 | ||
| 1971 | #341 | #144 | #116 | ||
| 1972 | #357 | #194 | #146 | ||
| 1973 | #350 | #205 | #105 | ||
| 1974 | #348 | #172 | #124 | ||
| 1975 | #384 | #168 | #120 | ||
| 1976 | #406 | #213 | #136 | ||
| 1977 | #445 | #201 | #144 | ||
| 1978 | #442 | #166 | #161 | ||
| 1979 | #427 | #120 | #151 | ||
| 1980 | #395 | #229 | #127 | ||
| 1981 | #401 | #184 | #173 | ||
| 1982 | #420 | #149 | #156 | ||
| 1983 | #433 | #154 | #162 | ||
| 1984 | #430 | #141 | #177 | ||
| 1985 | #431 | #161 | #186 | ||
| 1986 | #455 | #146 | #150 | ||
| 1987 | #477 | #160 | #172 | ||
| 1988 | #512 | #173 | #220 | ||
| 1989 | #504 | #135 | #199 | ||
| 1990 | #508 | #223 | #279 | ||
| 1991 | #550 | #157 | #298 | #669 | |
| 1992 | #561 | #176 | #217 | #541 | |
| 1993 | #595 | #186 | #250 | #924 | |
| 1994 | #572 | #233 | #229 | #959 | |
| 1995 | #571 | #217 | #309 | #964 | |
| 1996 | #555 | #271 | #291 | #808 | |
| 1997 | #651 | #280 | #251 | #291 | #963 |
| 1998 | #609 | #316 | #265 | #341 | #715 |
| 1999 | #631 | #338 | #398 | #511 | #720 |
| 2000 | #631 | #342 | #217 | #368 | #858 |
| 2001 | #624 | #398 | #585 | #783 | |
| 2002 | #634 | #435 | #502 | #816 | |
| 2003 | #661 | #467 | #359 | #627 | #702 |
| 2004 | #712 | #477 | #390 | #565 | #624 |
| 2005 | #745 | #503 | #409 | #454 | #772 |
| 2006 | #689 | #540 | #919 | #843 | |
| 2007 | #721 | #519 | #497 | ||
| 2008 | #746 | #561 | #586 | #929 | |
| 2009 | #717 | #615 | #529 | #749 | |
| 2010 | #714 | #619 | #646 | #827 | |
| 2011 | #651 | #734 | #892 | ||
| 2012 | #601 | #697 | #737 | ||
| 2013 | #531 | #752 | #640 | #749 | |
| 2014 | #570 | #600 | #724 | #633 | |
| 2015 | #517 | #696 | #629 | ||
| 2016 | #436 | #667 | #640 | #757 | |
| 2017 | #453 | #709 | #632 | #621 | |
| 2018 | #453 | #586 | #568 | ||
| 2019 | #404 | #569 | #486 | #611 | |
| 2020 | #442 | #460 | #966 | #627 | |
| 2021 | #363 | #648 | #621 | #805 | |
| 2022 | #365 | #477 | #709 | #543 | |
| 2023 | #310 | #496 | #684 | #590 | |
| 2024 | #301 | #484 | #401 | #537 | #449 |
| 2025 | #251 | #517 | #576 | #411 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rosemary
Names Similar to Rosemary
Nicknames for Rosemary
- Rose
- Rosie
- Mary
- Mari
Famous People Named Rosemary
| Rosemary Clooney | American singer and actress |
| Rosemary Kennedy | Sister of U.S. President John F. Kennedy |
| Rosemary Harris | British-American actress |
| Rosemary Leach | English actress |
| Rosemary Shrager | British chef and television personality |
| Rosemary Butler | American singer |
| Rosemary Casals | American tennis player |
| Rosemary Dobson | Australian poet |
| Rosemary Anne Sisson | British playwright and screenwriter |
| Rosemary Stjernstedt | Swedish politician and athlete |
Characters Named Rosemary
| Rosemary Woodhouse | "Rosemary's Baby" - by Ira Levin |
| Rosemary Penderghast | "Easy A" - played by Patricia Clarkson |
| Rosemary Telesco | "Meet the Fockers" - played by Barbra Streisand |
| Rosemary Howard | "30 Rock" - played by Carrie Fisher |
| Rosemary Gallagher | "Fraggle Rock" - voiced by Jerry Nelson |
| Rosemary Boxer | "Rosemary & Thyme" - played by Felicity Kendal |
| Rosemary Mayer | "This Is Us" - played by Janet Montgomery |
| Rosemary Shanahan | "The Bone Collector" - played by Queen Latifah |
| Rosemary Hoyt | "Tender Is the Night" - by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rosemary Muldoon | "Wild Mountain Thyme" - played by Emily Blunt |