Rosemary
girl name#251 in 2025Rosemary entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #74 in 1946, ranks #251 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #782 |
| 1890s | #692 |
| 1900s | #447 |
| 1910s | #226 |
| 1920s | #106 |
| 1930s | #99 |
| 1940s | #89 |
| 1950s | #151 |
| 1960s | #237 |
| 1970s | #383 |
| 1980s | #445 |
| 1990s | #580 |
| 2000s | #687 |
| 2010s | #532 |
| 2020s | #339 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rosemary has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio.
Fashion outlook
Rosemary is on its second act. Revived names age gently: the generation that wore them first is far enough away that the name feels classic rather than dated.
Rosemary today is about where Genevieve stood in 1993 — 79 years past a #76-sized peak. By 2008, Genevieve had settled around #389.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 93,000 people named Rosemary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rosemary alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rosemary in 2025?
- Rosemary ranks #251 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,222 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rosemary most popular?
- Rosemary peaked in 1946, reaching #74 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rosemary with classmates?
- Rosemary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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