Rosemarie Girl

Popularity: #833 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROSE-mah-ree //ˈroʊz.mə.ri//

Origin: Latin; German; English

Meaning: Latin: 'rose'; German: 'famous; renowned'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosemarie is a compound of two elements: "Rose," which derives from the Latin "rosa," meaning "rose," and "Marie," a form of "Maria," which has roots in Hebrew as "Miryam." The combination of these elements reflects a blending of linguistic traditions, with "Rose" entering English through Old French, where it was used to denote the flower, symbolizing beauty and love. The name "Marie" transitioned into various forms across cultures, ultimately influencing the development of the name in English-speaking contexts, particularly during the medieval period when names were often adapted from Latin and French sources.

Historically, the name Rosemarie can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when the rose was a significant symbol in Christian iconography, often associated with the Virgin Mary. This connection was particularly emphasized in the 12th century, when the rose became a symbol of purity and divine love.

The name gained further prominence through the veneration of saints, notably Saint Rose of Lima, who was canonized in the 17th century and became the first saint of the Americas. Her legacy contributed to the name's enduring appeal in various cultures.

Culturally, Rosemarie embodies a blend of floral symbolism and religious significance, making it a name that resonates with themes of beauty, love, and devotion. The name has often been associated with femininity and grace, reflecting the qualities attributed to both the rose and the Virgin Mary.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rosie have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. Overall, Rosemarie's historical and cultural roots illustrate its deep connections to nature and spirituality, ensuring its place in the lexicon of names throughout history.

Famous people named Rosemarie

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

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

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Rosemarie DeWitt is an actress best known for Rachel Getting Married, The Secret in Their Eyes, and La La Land.

Rosemarie Trockel is an artist best known for her work in contemporary art and installations.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosemarie. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosemarie was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Rosemarie has ranked as high as #285 nationally, which occurred in 1936, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Rosemarie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosemarie 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 Rosemarie 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 Rosemarie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 115 0 115
2024 109 0 109
2023 109 0 109
2022 115 0 115
2021 129 0 129
2020 101 0 101
2019 119 0 119
2018 122 0 122
2017 128 0 128
2016 116 0 116
2015 133 0 133
2014 137 0 137
2013 125 0 125
2012 106 0 106
2011 86 0 86
2010 79 0 79
2009 89 0 89
2008 94 0 94
2007 84 0 84
2006 103 0 103
2005 99 0 99
2004 97 0 97
2003 106 0 106
2002 117 0 117
2001 120 0 120
2000 137 0 137
1999 136 0 136
1998 113 0 113
1997 124 0 124
1996 116 0 116
1995 150 0 150
1994 127 0 127
1993 133 0 133
1992 162 0 162
1991 180 0 180
1990 172 0 172
1989 167 0 167
1988 188 0 188
1987 184 0 184
1986 174 0 174
1985 185 0 185
1984 169 0 169
1983 195 0 195
1982 255 0 255
1981 214 0 214
1980 246 0 246
1979 213 0 213
1978 209 0 209
1977 211 0 211
1976 212 0 212
1975 220 0 220
1974 272 0 272
1973 250 0 250
1972 271 0 271
1971 381 0 381
1970 486 0 486
1969 478 0 478
1968 501 0 501
1967 538 0 538
1966 562 0 562
1965 691 0 691
1964 841 0 841
1963 883 0 883
1962 943 0 943
1961 967 0 967
1960 999 0 999
1959 966 0 966
1958 915 0 915
1957 909 0 909
1956 812 0 812
1955 766 0 766
1954 739 0 739
1953 598 0 598
1952 709 0 709
1951 873 5 868
1950 847 0 847
1949 939 0 939
1948 1,047 0 1,047
1947 1,153 5 1,148
1946 1,068 0 1,068
1945 895 0 895
1944 1,025 0 1,025
1943 1,179 7 1,172
1942 1,240 0 1,240
1941 1,168 0 1,168
1940 1,129 0 1,129
1939 1,077 0 1,077
1938 1,150 0 1,150
1937 1,180 0 1,180
1936 1,305 5 1,300
1935 912 0 912
1934 891 5 886
1933 894 0 894
1932 866 0 866
1931 939 0 939
1930 926 0 926
1929 925 0 925
1928 913 0 913
1927 802 6 796
1926 723 0 723
1925 586 0 586
1924 296 0 296
1923 233 0 233
1922 188 0 188
1921 191 0 191
1920 175 0 175
1919 127 0 127
1918 153 0 153
1917 135 0 135
1916 87 0 87
1915 88 0 88
1914 80 0 80
1913 53 0 53
1912 39 0 39
1911 28 0 28
1910 21 0 21
1909 13 0 13
1908 23 0 23
1907 12 0 12
1906 11 0 11
1905 7 0 7
1904 6 0 6
1903 5 0 5
1902 7 0 7
1901 5 0 5
1900 7 0 7
1898 5 0 5
1896 5 0 5

Top States for Rosemarie (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
CA 16
30%
FL 12
22%
NY 11
20%
GA 5
9%
MA 5
9%
TX 5
9%