Rosemary Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Rosemary combines the meanings of 'beauty' and 'bitter' or 'beloved', representing a unique blend of qualities.
Meaning of the Name Rosemary
Rosemary is a feminine given name with English origins. It is derived from the combination of the names Rose and Mary. 'Rose' symbolizes beauty and love, while 'Mary' is a biblical name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Together, Rosemary can be interpreted as 'bitter beauty' or 'beloved beauty'. The name is also associated with the herb 'rosemary', which is known for its aromatic fragrance and healing properties.
Popularity of the Name Rosemary
The popularity for the name Rosemary peaked in popularity in the year 1947 with 4,542 births, which ranked number 159 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Rosemary had the most female births in 1947 with 4,542, which ranked number 80 out of 6,104 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 14, which ranked number 2,096 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rosemary has increased sharply over the last ten years from 479 births to 863 births, an increase of 80.17%. Among females, Rosemary has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 479 births to 863 births, an increase of 80.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rosemary
- 20 Year Trend of Rosemary: 114.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Rosemary: 80.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rosemary: 80.17%
Popularity of Rosemary by State
Among females, Rosemary was most popular in Southeastern states with 219 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 80 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rosemary. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 302 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 421 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 80 | 438 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 308 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 528 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 451 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 307 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 369 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 382 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 313 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 418 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 343 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 316 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 234 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 217 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 208 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 390 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 162 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 453 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 587 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 360 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 201 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 298 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 550 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 167 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 495 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 214 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 264 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 271 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 238 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rosemary
- Total Births of Rosemary: 915 (6.06%)
- Female Births of Rosemary: 915 (6.06%)
Given the upward trend of Rosemary over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.06% increase in total births, for a total of 915 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rosemary have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 915 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.06%.