A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosalie since 1880
Babies named Rosalie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 457 |
| 1890s | 866 |
| 1900s | 1,571 |
| 1910s | 6,305 |
| 1920s | 11,296 |
| 1930s | 13,713 |
| 1940s | 12,587 |
| 1950s | 6,790 |
| 1960s | 3,645 |
| 1970s | 1,679 |
| 1980s | 1,672 |
| 1990s | 1,405 |
| 2000s | 1,621 |
| 2010s | 10,535 |
| 2020s | 9,907 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalie has a long and appealing history as a floral name. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it peaked in popularity in 1938, a high point during the decade of the 1930s when it was particularly favored. After declining for decades, Rosalie has been rising again since 1996, showing a modern revival especially strong in states like Alaska, Rhode Island, and Maine. The name's gentle sound and connection to the rose give it enduring charm, and its recent resurgence suggests new parents are rediscovering this classic choice.
Rosalie is a French and Latin name derived from 'rosa,' the Latin word for 'rose.' It has been used in France since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. The name is also associated with the Italian 'Rosalia,' and was borne by Saint Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily.
Where Rosalie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosalie” around the world
Where Rosalie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
210
babies in 2024
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
#28
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Ro, Rosa
Sibling names for Rosalie
Names that share Rosalie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Violet, Hazel, Iris, Lily, Pearl, Adeline, Elowyn, Rose, Anamarie, Charleen, Estella, Leona, Loralei, Marguerite, Mirabelle, Novella, Renesmee, Coralee, Emaline, Jeanetta, Soleil, Adline, Angelin, Antoniette, Avarose, Carmie, Cecillia, Jessamine, Lilianne, Novalie, Philomene, Bellamie, Emmalou, Florette, Ivyrose, Lilieth, Lucielle, Lucillie, Margueritte, Amoree, Azalie, Azaylea, Calirose, Clotile, Ellenie, Idalie, Lauralie, Parilee, Ranie
Brothers: August, Felix, Theodore, Jasper, Oscar, Dominic, Renardo, Capone
Names like Rosalie
Names whose popularity has moved with Rosalie's over the last 50 years.
