Name Legacy

Rosemary

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Rosemary was most popular in 1947, when 4,542 American babies were given the name — ranking #161 that year. In 2025 it ranked #536, with 1,222 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 163,523 people named Rosemary.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#161
Births that year4,542
Total since 1880163,523

Rosemary over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Rosemary’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · the herb, "dew of the sea"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org