Rosemary
Rosemary first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 1947, when 4,542 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,222.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rosemary popular?
Rising Rosemary has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,682 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,930 | |
| 2000s | 3,961 | |
| 1990s | 4,051 | |
| 1980s | 4,989 | |
| 1970s | 5,823 | |
| 1960s | 14,604 | |
| 1950s | 25,020 | |
| 1940s | 34,297 | |
| 1930s | 24,857 | |
| 1920s | 25,965 | |
| 1910s | 7,079 | |
| 1900s | 634 | |
| 1890s | 200 | |
| 1880s | 73 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rosemary a boy or a girl name?
Rosemary is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rosemary a popular name right now?
Rosemary has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Rosemary?
In 2025, Rosemary ranked #251 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rosemary most popular?
Rosemary was most popular in 1947, when about 4,542 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.