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Rosemary

ROHZ-muh-ree

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Derived from the Latin 'rosmarinus,' referring to the fragrant herb. In medieval times it symbolized fidelity and remembrance, making it both botanical and deeply symbolic.”

Popularity Over Time

Rosemary US popularity rank over timeRank 746 in 2005 to rank 74 in 1946. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#74#410#7461900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #302 in the United States.

Origin

LatinOld English

Syllables

3

Nicknames

RoseMaryRosie

Style

VintageFloralNatureClassicTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Rosemary's Baby (novel)
  • Rosemary Clooney (singer)
  • Rosemary Kennedy (historical)

Collections

Floral & Botanical → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Flora

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Ivy

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Magnolia

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Hazel

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Violet

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Sibling Name Ideas

Thaddeus

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Cordelia

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Imogen

Celtic Rare & Uncommon

Alistair

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Edmund

Old English Rare & Uncommon

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universally recognizable across English and European cultures

People Also Ask

Derived from the Latin 'rosmarinus,' referring to the fragrant herb. In medieval times it symbolized fidelity and remembrance, making it both botanical and deeply symbolic.

Rosemary is currently ranked #302 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Rosemary include Rose, Mary, Rosie.

Names that pair beautifully with Rosemary include Thaddeus, Cordelia, Imogen, Alistair, Edmund.