Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosealie since 1922
Babies named Rosealie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosealie's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Rosealie is a compound name formed from the floral Rose and the placename Lee, first recorded in the United States in 1922. It reached its highest usage in 1938 during the era's taste for elaborate feminine names. Since 2019, its popularity has been declining, reflecting a shift away from multi-syllable compounds toward shorter, vintage names. Despite its infrequent use today, Rosealie appeals to parents seeking a distinct yet familiar-sounding hybrid.
Rosealie is a compound name formed from Rose, deriving from the Latin 'rosa' (the flower), and the feminine given name Lee, which originates from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'. The name emerged in the early 20th century as part of the trend for combining floral and nature elements. It remains a rare but pleasant fusion name, occasionally used in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Rosealie
Names that share Rosealie's style, for a brother or sister.
