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The baby name Rosemary is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈroʊz.mɛr.i (ROHZ-muh-ree).

Rosemary is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ˈroʊz.mɛr.i (ROHZ-muh-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Rosemary ?

The baby name Rosemary is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈroʊz.mɛr.i (ROHZ-muh-ree).

Rosemary is English in Origin.

Rosemary is an English given name with a dual pathway: it evokes the aromatic herb, whose Latin name ros marinus means "dew of the sea," and it also functions as a compound of Rose and Mary, linking floral imagery to the revered Marian name. Recorded in England from the 16th century, it benefited from the cultural currency of rosemary in folklore and from Shakespeare's Hamlet - "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance" - which fixed its associations with memory and constancy.

Usage in the US and UK peaked in the 1920s-40s, waned, and has enjoyed a vintage revival in recent decades. Variants include Rosemarie, Rosmarie, and hyphenated Rose-Marie; cognate compounds appear as Rosa María/Rose-Marie in Romance and Nordic contexts. Nicknames span Rosie, Romy, Rose, and Mary. The name connotes remembrance, fidelity, and protection, uniting botanical freshness with time-honored religious and literary resonance.

Rosemary has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rosemary

Rosemary Clooney Actor · Born 1928 · United States Rosemary Clooney was a talented American singer and actress, best known for her role in the classic film 'White Christmas'. She charmed audiences with her warm voice in songs like 'Come On-a My House' and 'Mambo Italiano'. Her career spanned several decades, making her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Rosemary Harris Actor · Born 1927 · United States Rosemary Harris is an acclaimed actor from the United States, best known for her role as Aunt May in the Spider-Man film trilogy directed by Sam Raimi. She has also received critical acclaim for her performances in films like Tom & Viv and Sunshine. Her career spans decades, with numerous accolades in both film and theater. Rosemary DeCamp Actor · Born 1910 · United States Rosemary DeCamp was an American actress best known for her role as Peg Riley in the television series 'The Life of Riley'. She also appeared in films like 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and 'On Moonlight Bay'. Her career spanned several decades, making her a familiar face in both film and television.
Rosemary Leach Actor · Born 1935 · United Kingdom Rosemary Leach was a British actress best known for her role in the film 'A Room with a View'. She also appeared in 'The Jewel in the Crown' and 'That'll Be the Day'. Her performances often highlighted her versatility and depth as an actor. Rosemary Dunsmore Actor · Born 1952 · Canada Rosemary Dunsmore is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Katherine Brooke in the television adaptation of 'Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel'. She has also appeared in the series 'Orphan Black' and the film 'The Baby Formula'.

Celebrity babies named Rosemary

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rosemary Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. film producer ★★★★★

Rosemary – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
NG Girls 0 #52 5,337 15,093
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
BW Girls 0 #89 61 4,216
GH Girls 0 #91 569 6,973
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
CY Girls 0 #117 9 3,755
PA 0 #118 13 3,797
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MT Girls 0 #136 16 3,773
PR Girls 0 #139 23 3,171
NG 0 #141 128 5,926
CR 0 #144 15 5,526
GH 0 #163 86 5,396
Sweden Girls 2010 #173 2 1,467
NA Girls 0 #174 51 7,146
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
Canada Girls 2024 #219 67 2,795
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
GR Girls 0 #230 13 6,293
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
TW Girls 0 #266 11 8,139
United States Girls 2024 #269 1,037 8,487
JM Girls 0 #270 9 7,507
BO Girls 0 #279 451 9,488
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
PE 0 #295 16 6,350
QA Girls 0 #295 22 15,378
PA Girls 0 #306 182 9,861
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
MY 0 #314 17 12,352
ZA Girls 0 #319 1,888 25,928
BR 0 #321 25 5,969
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
CN Girls 0 #328 22 8,829
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
OM Girls 0 #332 65 15,987
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
MU Girls 0 #333 19 8,539
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
BO 0 #351 31 6,868
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PH Girls 0 #351 40 13,098
SD Girls 0 #352 7 7,678
GH Boys 0 #353 9 8,138
CR Girls 0 #358 180 11,342
ZA 0 #374 74 14,421
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PT Girls 0 #398 54 7,952
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
GT Girls 0 #450 56 7,500
BR Girls 0 #451 715 12,708
KW Girls 0 #460 56 19,177
CO 0 #465 16 7,768
UY Girls 0 #470 41 6,731
AE Girls 0 #475 79 20,968
CM Girls 0 #476 65 11,671
SG Girls 0 #484 103 18,916
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #495 10 11,303
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
LY 0 #509 27 12,703
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
HK Girls 0 #533 83 16,104
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BO Boys 0 #583 10 9,244
AR Girls 0 #590 10 8,289
IN Girls 0 #608 24 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
PE Girls 0 #661 299 14,861
IT 0 #666 49 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #715 24 3,895
SY 0 #715 14 11,684
BR Boys 0 #741 11 12,213
CL Girls 0 #741 111 14,098
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
MY Girls 0 #780 217 24,821
Germany Girls 0 #805 34 4,949
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
SA Girls 0 #805 131 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #843 141 5,561
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Girls 0 #882 74 5,933
NG Boys 0 #890 62 16,906
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
CO Girls 0 #922 157 16,140
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
EG Girls 0 #931 29 14,742
IT Girls 0 #950 536 9,415
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MX Girls 0 #1,137 47 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,146 33 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Rosemary is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States

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People also ask about Rosemary

Rosemary is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosemary is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ˈroʊz.mɛr.i (ROHZ-muh-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rose-Marie, Rosemarie, Rosmarie, Rosie, Rose and Romy.
Across languages, Rosemary has these equivalents: Rosemarie (German/Dutch/French), Rose-Marie (French/English), Rosmarin (German, herb form), Rosamaria/Rosemaría (Italian/Spanish, rare).
Yes, very popular — Rosemary ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Rosemary ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Rosemary's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Rosemary are in our database, including Rosemary Clooney (Actor), Rosemary Harris (Actor), Rosemary DeCamp (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rosemary for their child, including Joseph P. Kennedy Sr..