A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosemarie since 1896
Babies named Rosemarie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 96 |
| 1910s | 811 |
| 1920s | 5,026 |
| 1930s | 10,130 |
| 1940s | 10,831 |
| 1950s | 8,129 |
| 1960s | 7,403 |
| 1970s | 2,725 |
| 1980s | 1,977 |
| 1990s | 1,413 |
| 2000s | 1,046 |
| 2010s | 1,151 |
| 2020s | 678 |
Meaning & origin
Rosemarie is a compound name formed by merging two classics: Rose and Marie. It first appeared in 1896, but its peak popularity came in 1936 when it was a top choice for parents. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 2010, reflecting a broader trend of mid-century names returning. The states where it is most common today are Missouri, Michigan, and Tennessee. Rosemarie offers a romantic, vintage feel with the flexibility of multiple short forms.
Rosemarie is a combination of the names Rose and Marie. Rose, from the Latin 'rosa', is the name of the flower, while Marie, the French form of Mary, is of debated origin, possibly meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' in Hebrew. The compound name first appears in the late 19th century and was most popular in the mid-20th century, especially in the 1930s and 1940s.
Where Rosemarie 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.
“Rosemarie” around the world
Where Rosemarie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Mary, Rosa, Mari
Sibling names for Rosemarie
Names that share Rosemarie's style, for a brother or sister.
