Find out how popular the first name Rosemae has been for the last 4 years (from 2017 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rosemae by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Rosemae is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rosemae.

The history of the first name Rosemae

The given name Rosemae is a combination of two distinct names, Rose and Mae. The name Rose is derived from the Middle English and Old French word "rose," which in turn comes from the Latin word "rosa." The Latin word is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "rhodon," meaning a rose or the rose plant.

The name Mae is a variant of the name May, which is derived from the Latin name "Maia." Maia was an ancient Roman goddess of fertility and growth, associated with the month of May. The name Mae gained popularity in the late 19th century as a simplified spelling of May.

While the individual components of Rosemae have historical roots, the combined form of the name is relatively modern. There are no significant historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Rosemae.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosemae was in the late 19th century. Rosemae Towne was an American educator and suffragist born in 1863 in Massachusetts. She actively advocated for women's rights and was involved in various social reform movements.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rosemae Krupski (1919-2018), an American artist and educator known for her abstract expressionist paintings. She studied at the Arts Students League in New York City and had several solo exhibitions throughout her career.

In the early 20th century, Rosemae Kessel (1901-1984) was an American actress who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and films. She was particularly known for her roles in plays by Eugene O'Neill and George Bernard Shaw.

Rosemae Ashcroft (1907-1985) was a British actress and singer who performed in various musical theater productions in London's West End during the 1930s and 1940s.

Rosemae Higgins (1920-2017) was an American artist and educator known for her abstract paintings and collages. She taught at the Memphis College of Art for over 30 years and had her works exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.

While the name Rosemae has been used throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name compared to its individual components, Rose and Mae. The combination of the two names reflects a modern trend of creating unique and distinctive names by blending traditional elements.

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