Rosalee Girl

Popularity: #679 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROH-zah-lee / /ˈroʊ.zə.li/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: Rose; Latin: Little rose

Historical & Cultural Background

Rosalee is a feminine name that combines the elements of 'rose' and the diminutive suffix '-lee.' It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a connection to nature and beauty, often associated with the rose flower. It has been used in various literary works and continues to be a charming choice for girls.

Trend Summary

Rosalee has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rosalie
  • Rosalyn

International Variants

  • Rosalía (Spanish)
  • Rosalinde (German)
  • Rosalía (Portuguese)

Famous people named Rosalee

Rosalee Glass, an American artist known for her contemporary paintings.

Rosalee R. H. McGowan, an American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.

Rosalee W. H. McGowan, a prominent figure in the field of education and curriculum development.

Rosalee R. H. McGowan, a noted environmental activist advocating for sustainable practices.

Fictional characters named Rosalee

Rosalee Calvert from the TV series 'Grimm,' a character known for her role as a bar owner and friend to the main characters.

Rosalee from the book 'The Secret Garden,' a minor character who contributes to the story's themes of growth and healing.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

Top States for Rosalee (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 17
8%
NY 17
8%
FL 16
8%
CA 16
8%
OH 14
7%
NC 12
6%
TN 11
5%
PA 10
5%
KY 9
4%
MO 9
4%
NJ 8
4%
OK 8
4%
SC 8
4%
GA 7
3%
IL 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18859
18865
188810
189016
189112
18926
18939
189413
189512
189618
189721
189816
189919
190024
190110
190224
190319
190432
190533
190622
190734
190839
190933
191046
191135
191261
191373
1914100
1915108
1916101
1917149
1918140
1919141
1920182
1921156
1922145
1923167
1924152
1925138
1926151
1927174
1928161
1929176
1930177
1931171
1932169
1933151
1934159
1935149
1936130
1937153
1938274
1939206
1940200
1941186
1942202
1943199
1944169
1945144
1946157
1947163
1948142
1949135
1950109
1951121
195286
195375
195447
195572
195664
195763
195849
195967
196047
196146
196240
196358
196448
196549
196629
196733
196834
196942
197023
197131
197229
197332
197423
197540
197641
197732
197848
197931
198039
198146
198237
198341
198438
198533
198644
198745
198831
198937
199035
199134
199229
199337
199429
199523
199632
199734
199828
199941
200030
200140
200236
200341
200440
200546
200642
200740
200838
200959
2010100
2011102
2012136
2013192
2014213
2015228
2016248
2017254
2018322
2019285
2020346
2021341
2022280
2023240
2024272