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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zah-lee //ˈroʊ.zə.li//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Rose; Latin: Little rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosalee is of Latin origin, derived from the word "rosa," meaning "rose." The Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, with "rosalia" being a notable variant that combines "rosa" with the diminutive suffix "-lia." This combination reflects a sense of affection or endearment, suggesting a connection to the beauty and delicacy of the rose. The name made its way into English through Old French, where it was adopted in the medieval period, particularly during the time when floral names became popular in various cultures due to their associations with beauty and nature.
Historically, the rose has held significant cultural and religious symbolism. In Christian tradition, the rose is often associated with the Virgin Mary, leading to the use of names like Rosalia in honor of saints.
One notable figure is Saint Rosalia, a 12th-century Sicilian saint who is venerated in various parts of Italy, particularly in Palermo, where her feast day is celebrated. The name's association with saints and religious figures contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rosalee and its variants have appeared in literature and art, often symbolizing love, beauty, and femininity. The rose itself has been a powerful symbol in poetry and prose, representing not only romantic love but also the transient nature of beauty and life.
The name's lyrical quality and floral connotation have made it a favored choice in many cultures, reflecting a deep-rooted appreciation for the natural world and its aesthetic qualities. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rosie have emerged, further enhancing the name's charm and appeal.
Famous people named Rosalee
In this section, you will find notable people named Rosalee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rosalee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Rosalee who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Rosalee is a singer best known for her work with the band The Rosalees and her solo album 'The Journey'.
Rosalee is an actress best known for her roles in 'The Last Dance', 'The Good Fight', and 'The Deuce'.
Rosalee is a writer best known for her novels 'The Last Goodbye', 'The Silent Echo', and 'The Forgotten Path'.
Rosalee is a musician best known for her contributions to the folk genre and her album 'Whispers of the Heart'.
Rosalee is a visual artist best known for her contemporary paintings and installations exhibited in various galleries.
Fictional characters named Rosalee
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Rosalee is a fictional character from the TV series Grimm. She is a Wesen who runs a spice shop and provides assistance to the main characters in their investigations.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosalee was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Rosalee has ranked as high as #1011 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in South Carolina, California, Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Rosalee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosalee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rosalee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rosalee (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| KY | 9 | |
| MO | 9 | |
| SC | 8 | |
| NJ | 8 | |
| OK | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rosalee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 272 |
| 2023 | 240 |
| 2022 | 280 |
| 2021 | 341 |
| 2020 | 346 |
| 2019 | 285 |
| 2018 | 322 |
| 2017 | 254 |
| 2016 | 248 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2014 | 213 |
| 2013 | 192 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2011 | 102 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1968 | 34 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1964 | 48 |
| 1963 | 58 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1959 | 67 |
| 1958 | 49 |
| 1957 | 63 |
| 1956 | 64 |
| 1955 | 72 |
| 1954 | 47 |
| 1953 | 75 |
| 1952 | 86 |
| 1951 | 121 |
| 1950 | 109 |
| 1949 | 135 |
| 1948 | 142 |
| 1947 | 163 |
| 1946 | 157 |
| 1945 | 144 |
| 1944 | 169 |
| 1943 | 199 |
| 1942 | 202 |
| 1941 | 186 |
| 1940 | 200 |
| 1939 | 206 |
| 1938 | 274 |
| 1937 | 153 |
| 1936 | 130 |
| 1935 | 149 |
| 1934 | 159 |
| 1933 | 151 |
| 1932 | 169 |
| 1931 | 171 |
| 1930 | 177 |
| 1929 | 176 |
| 1928 | 161 |
| 1927 | 174 |
| 1926 | 151 |
| 1925 | 138 |
| 1924 | 152 |
| 1923 | 167 |
| 1922 | 145 |
| 1921 | 156 |
| 1920 | 182 |
| 1919 | 141 |
| 1918 | 140 |
| 1917 | 149 |
| 1916 | 101 |
| 1915 | 108 |
| 1914 | 100 |
| 1913 | 73 |
| 1912 | 61 |
| 1911 | 35 |
| 1910 | 46 |
| 1909 | 33 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1907 | 34 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1905 | 33 |
| 1904 | 32 |
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1880 | 5 |