Rosalie Girl

Popularity: #165 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zah-lee /ˈroʊ.zə.li/

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: 'rose'; French: 'little rose'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosalie has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." This etymological lineage traces back to the Latin language, where the term was used to denote the flower, which has long been associated with beauty and love. The name evolved through various languages, including Old French, where it appeared as "Rosalie," before making its way into English.

The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, a period marked by the influence of Norman culture and the introduction of many French names into the English lexicon following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Historically, the name Rosalie has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in the realms of literature and religion.

One significant milestone is its association with Saint Rosalia, a 12th-century hermit and the patron saint of Palermo, Italy. Her feast day is celebrated on September 4, and she is often invoked for protection against the plague.

The name gained further prominence through literary works, including the romantic and poetic traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries, where floral names like Rosalie were favored for their delicate and feminine connotations. Culturally, the rose has been a symbol of love, beauty, and passion across various civilizations, which has contributed to the name's enduring appeal.

The name Rosalie evokes imagery of blooming roses and has been associated with themes of romance and nature. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rosa and Rosie have emerged, reflecting the name's versatility and charm.

Overall, Rosalie encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the beauty of the rose and its historical associations.

Famous people named Rosalie

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosalie. 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 Rosalie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosalie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosalie Craig is an actress best known for Company, The Light Princess, and The Ferryman.

Rosalie Sorrels is a singer-songwriter best known for her folk music and storytelling albums.

Rosalie Maggio is an author best known for her works on language and writing style, including How to Say It and The Non-Rule Book of Writing.

Fictional characters named Rosalie

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Rosalie Hale is a fictional character from the book and film series Twilight. She is a member of the Cullen family and is known for her beauty and fierce loyalty to her loved ones.

Rosalie Lichtenstein is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for her quirky personality and friendship with the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosalie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RoseLilyVioletDaisyJasmineIris

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosalie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RosaRosalindRosalynRoxanneReneeRomyRheaRina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosalie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Rosalie has ranked as high as #122 nationally, which occurred in 1938, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Rosalie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosalie 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 Rosalie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Rosalie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,797 0 1,797
2024 1,705 0 1,705
2023 1,645 0 1,645
2022 1,692 0 1,692
2021 1,595 0 1,595
2020 1,473 0 1,473
2019 1,467 0 1,467
2018 1,470 0 1,470
2017 1,351 0 1,351
2016 1,252 0 1,252
2015 1,194 0 1,194
2014 1,060 0 1,060
2013 937 0 937
2012 771 0 771
2011 535 0 535
2010 498 0 498
2009 337 0 337
2008 165 0 165
2007 132 0 132
2006 161 0 161
2005 147 0 147
2004 135 0 135
2003 136 0 136
2002 143 0 143
2001 134 0 134
2000 131 0 131
1999 142 0 142
1998 122 0 122
1997 137 0 137
1996 119 0 119
1995 120 0 120
1994 151 0 151
1993 143 0 143
1992 149 0 149
1991 164 0 164
1990 158 0 158
1989 167 0 167
1988 179 0 179
1987 145 0 145
1986 159 0 159
1985 160 0 160
1984 168 0 168
1983 154 0 154
1982 194 0 194
1981 184 0 184
1980 162 0 162
1979 186 0 186
1978 167 0 167
1977 153 0 153
1976 171 0 171
1975 150 0 150
1974 166 0 166
1973 172 0 172
1972 162 0 162
1971 172 0 172
1970 180 0 180
1969 214 0 214
1968 220 0 220
1967 244 0 244
1966 296 0 296
1965 317 0 317
1964 393 0 393
1963 460 0 460
1962 471 0 471
1961 509 0 509
1960 521 0 521
1959 545 0 545
1958 541 0 541
1957 568 5 563
1956 585 0 585
1955 626 0 626
1954 674 0 674
1953 748 0 748
1952 764 0 764
1951 870 0 870
1950 874 0 874
1949 975 0 975
1948 1,116 0 1,116
1947 1,078 0 1,078
1946 1,128 0 1,128
1945 975 0 975
1944 1,098 0 1,098
1943 1,431 6 1,425
1942 1,551 7 1,544
1941 1,513 0 1,513
1940 1,746 11 1,735
1939 2,169 7 2,162
1938 3,770 12 3,758
1937 1,126 10 1,116
1936 850 5 845
1935 783 5 778
1934 907 6 901
1933 927 0 927
1932 1,104 0 1,104
1931 1,007 5 1,002
1930 1,120 0 1,120
1929 1,164 6 1,158
1928 1,242 6 1,236
1927 1,176 0 1,176
1926 1,159 0 1,159
1925 1,092 0 1,092
1924 1,153 0 1,153
1923 1,160 0 1,160
1922 1,104 0 1,104
1921 1,074 0 1,074
1920 984 0 984
1919 910 0 910
1918 895 5 890
1917 809 0 809
1916 787 0 787
1915 840 0 840
1914 584 0 584
1913 462 0 462
1912 433 0 433
1911 309 0 309
1910 281 0 281
1909 197 0 197
1908 180 0 180
1907 184 0 184
1906 164 0 164
1905 152 0 152
1904 173 0 173
1903 127 0 127
1902 155 0 155
1901 118 0 118
1900 121 0 121
1899 103 0 103
1898 101 0 101
1897 102 0 102
1896 95 0 95
1895 86 0 86
1894 81 0 81
1893 86 0 86
1892 84 0 84
1891 71 0 71
1890 57 0 57
1889 58 0 58
1888 63 0 63
1887 57 0 57
1886 49 0 49
1885 49 0 49
1884 53 0 53
1883 23 0 23
1882 40 0 40
1881 26 0 26
1880 39 0 39

Top States for Rosalie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 180
11%
CA 161
10%
NY 103
6%
FL 79
5%
OH 74
4%
PA 66
4%
IL 59
4%
MI 59
4%
WA 54
3%
NC 51
3%
CO 46
3%
IN 45
3%
VA 43
3%
MA 43
3%
GA 40
2%
MO 39
2%
MN 38
2%
AZ 36
2%
TN 36
2%
WI 34
2%
UT 32
2%
NJ 27
2%
KS 25
1%
LA 24
1%
AL 23
1%
IA 20
1%
SC 20
1%
OK 18
1%
CT 18
1%
KY 18
1%
OR 18
1%
MD 18
1%
AR 16
1%
NV 16
1%
MS 15
1%
ID 13
1%
MT 11
1%
ME 11
1%
WV 10
1%
NH 9
1%
NE 9
1%
NM 7
0%
RI 6
0%
VT 5
0%
AK 5
0%
SD 5
0%