Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosamary since 1921
Babies named Rosamary per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosamary's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosamary first appeared in U.S. records in 1921, a blend of Rosa and Mary that peaked in 1925 before fading into obscurity. With a stable trajectory and no recent revival, it remains a rare choice, never cracking the top 1000. The name combines two enduring classics into a distinctive, vintage-sounding option. Unlike its cousin Rosemary, Rosamary never gained widespread traction, making it a uniquely rare find for parents seeking a name with early 20th-century charm.
Rosamary is a blend of the names Rosa and Mary, elements long popular in English naming traditions. It arose as a variant of Rosamund and Rosemary, gaining modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s. The name remains rare, with sporadic births recorded since 1921.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa, Mary, Romy
Sibling names for Rosamary
Names that share Rosamary's style, for a brother or sister.
