Rosemarie
Rose of the sea, a feminine name of English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 26,854 living Americans carry the first name Rosemarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosemarie today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosemarie births was 1936 (1,305 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosemarie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
27K
~ 1 in 12,764 Americans
Peak year
1936
1,305 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1951 SSA rank
#1,843
Tracked since 1896
Gender
Gender distribution for Rosemarie
Out of the 51,341 babies given the name Rosemarie since 1880, 99.9% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Rosemarie as a male name
- Ranked #4,154 in 1951
- 5 male births in 1951
- Peak: 1943 (7 births)
Rosemarie as a female name
- Ranked #1,843 in 2024
- 109 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1936 (1,300 births)
Popularity
Rosemarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosemarie from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 10,843 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosemarie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rosemarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosemaries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 42 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Rosemarie, while Montana, South Dakota, Delaware recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 1,094 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosemarie
The name Rosemarie is a combination of the names Rose and Marie. It originated in the late Middle Ages, likely in France or England, as a variant of the name Rose Marie.
Rose is derived from the Latin rosa, meaning the flower rose. The rose has been a symbol of beauty, love, and devotion in many cultures throughout history. Marie comes from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child."
The earliest recorded use of the name Rosemarie dates back to the 13th century in France. It was a popular name among the nobility and upper classes during the Renaissance period in Europe.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Rosemarie was Rosemarie de Pizan, a renowned French author and poet who lived from 1364 to 1430. She is considered one of the first feminist writers and advocates for women's rights in literature.
Another notable Rosemarie was Rosemarie Touhy, an American mobster and criminal who lived from 1900 to 1986. She was part of the infamous Touhy gang and was involved in numerous crimes, including kidnapping and extortion.
In the world of music, Rosemarie Stein, better known as Rosemary Clooney, was an American singer and actress who had a successful career in the 1940s and 1950s. She was born in 1928 and passed away in 2002.
Rosemarie Fiedler, born in 1942, is a German singer and actress who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. She is known for her roles in various German films and television series.
Rosemarie Ackermann, born in 1952, is an Austrian politician and member of the Austrian People's Party. She served as the President of the National Council of Austria from 2008 to 2013.
Throughout history, the name Rosemarie has been associated with beauty, elegance, and grace, reflecting the symbolism of the rose flower. It has been a popular choice across different cultures and regions, particularly in Europe and North America.
People
Rosemarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosemarie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosemarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosemarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26,854 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosemarie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 12,764 US residents.
Is Rosemarie a common name?
We classify Rosemarie as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51,341 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosemarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosemarie was 1936, when 1,305 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosemarie is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosemarie a female name?
Yes, 99.9% of people registered as Rosemarie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.