How Many People Are Named Rosemary?

162,280

people in the United States are named Rosemary

1 in 2,064 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#465

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0484%

Of US population

Peak Year

1947

4,542 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: ROZ-mə-ree
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Combination of ROSE and MARY. This name can also be given in reference to the herb, which gets its name from Latin ros marinus meaning "dew of the sea". It came into use as a given name in the 19th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.7 years old

Young (<30) 16,668
10.3%
Adult (30–60) 19,210
11.8%
Senior (>60) 126,402
77.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 20,123
Illinois 12,847
Pennsylvania 12,599
California 12,038
Ohio 10,623
Michigan 8,552
Texas 7,550
New Jersey 5,960
Indiana 5,796
Massachusetts 5,438

💡 Fun Facts About "Rosemary"

  • 1,037 babies were named Rosemary in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1947
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in New York

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