Rosemary

Meaning of Rosemary

Combines "rose" (flower) and "mary" (sea of bitterness/rebellion or wished-for child).

Rosemary has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rosemary

Rosemary is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #251 in 2025 from #631 in 2000.

Notable people named Rosemary

• Rosemary Clooney
  Singer and actress
• Rosemary Harris
  Actress
• Rosemary Church
  CNN News Anchor
• Rosemary Kennedy
  Member of Kennedy family
• Rosemary Sutcliff
  Children's author

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Questions about the name Rosemary

What does the name Rosemary mean?

Rosemary means combines "rose" (flower) and "mary" (sea of bitterness/rebellion or wished-for child), and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Rosemary a boy's or a girl's name?

Rosemary is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rosemary?

In 2025, Rosemary ranked #251 for girls, up from #302 the year before.

When was Rosemary most popular?

Rosemary peaked at #251 in 2025.