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Rosemary

female

Meaning

"Dew of the Sea"

Compound name combining Rose and Mary; also the herb rosemary, from Latin ros marinus, influences perceived meaning.

NatureNatural

Popularity History of Rosemary

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#301Top 500
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Rosemary did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rosemary Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rosemary.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rosemary

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin
Syllables4
Length8 letters

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