Declining since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosealee since 1923
Babies named Rosealee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Rosealee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923, but it has never been a common name. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 11,932 with an incidence of about 1 in 229,610. Since 2020, its use has been falling. The name combines the botanical charm of Rose with the placename Lee, a pattern that evokes vintage Southern style. Despite its rarity, it continues to be chosen by a small number of parents each year, often alongside similarly styled floral and compound names. Its top states are scattered, reflecting its nationwide but sparse distribution.
Rosealee is a modern compound name, formed by blending the floral name Rose (ultimately from Latin rosa) with the surname/place-name Lee (from Old English leah, meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'). Such combinations gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century as parents sought distinctive yet familiar-sounding names for girls. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Rosealee
Names that share Rosealee's style, for a brother or sister.
