Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rosemary

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Rosemary.

✦ Dew of the sea 🌍 Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #251
All-Time Peak Rank #74 Achieved 1946
Total U.S. Births 163,165 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1882 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1940s 4,542 births in 1947
💡 The Rosemary Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Dew of the sea
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Latin 'ros marinus' meaning 'dew of the sea', referring to the herb. It is also used as a compound of the names Rose and Mary.
Common Nicknames
Rose Rosie Romy
Pronunciation: ROZ-mair-ee
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Rosemary

According to SSA data, Rosemary achieved its highest historical rank of #74 in 1946. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1947 with 4,542 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 101.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 144 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Rosemary across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +101.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,542 births in 1947
Years in Top 100 20 yrs
Years in Top 500 95 yrs
Registry Streak 144 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 73
1890s: 200
1900s: 634
1910s: 7,079
1920s: 25,965
1930s: 24,857
1940s: 34,297
1950s: 25,020
1960s: 14,604
1970s: 5,823
1980s: 4,989
1990s: 4,051
2000s: 3,961
2010s: 5,930
2020s: 5,682

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ro-sem-ary
Letter Count 8 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 79% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Illinois
Top States Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Pennsylvania
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Illinois #322 12,883 1930 +13.3% Growth
New York #419 20,166 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #188 4,977 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #186 5,834 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #287 12,638 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 2,534 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #216 10,679 1927 +63.6% Growth
Michigan #216 8,595 1946 +44.8% Growth
Iowa #272 2,949 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #243 5,465 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #177 4,826 1927 +16.7% Growth
New Jersey #563 5,974 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #151 3,899 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 746 1947 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 981 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #180 1,304 1925 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #141 772 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #278 1,717 1925 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #361 1,470 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #203 474 1934 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 527 1945 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #156 475 1931 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #239 2,484 1925 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #237 2,049 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #342 1,495 1957 Insufficient historical volume
California #358 12,130 1946 +19.5% Growth
Maryland #299 1,829 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #221 1,444 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #219 1,084 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #184 1,922 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #169 458 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #316 7,658 1960 +129.8% Growth
Arkansas #206 1,057 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 162 1949 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #242 1,260 1930 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 110 1951 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 165 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #180 656 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #295 1,006 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #236 311 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #158 1,670 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #171 1,697 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #147 1,291 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #158 214 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #403 2,293 1961 +74.1% Growth
South Carolina #366 853 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #337 1,617 1946 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #170 172 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska #85 76 2011 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #207 1,485 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #498 88 2020 Insufficient historical volume

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