Rosemary
5 countries#251 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rosemary was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
163,523 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #251 · peaked in 1947 with 4,542 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,726 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1997 with 150 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,963 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #616 · peaked in 1996 with 144 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
732 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1974 with 44 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
401 births recorded 1922–2021 · peaked in 1980 with 15 births
Most common in: Côtes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
31 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rosemary’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #686 | — |
| 2007 | #720 | ↓34 |
| 2008 | #746 | ↓26 |
| 2009 | #716 | ↑30 |
| 2010 | #712 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #651 | ↑61 |
| 2012 | #600 | ↑51 |
| 2013 | #531 | ↑69 |
| 2014 | #570 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #517 | ↑53 |
| 2016 | #436 | ↑81 |
| 2017 | #453 | ↓17 |
| 2018 | #452 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #402 | ↑50 |
| 2020 | #442 | ↓40 |
| 2021 | #363 | ↑79 |
| 2022 | #364 | ↓1 |
| 2023 | #310 | ↑54 |
| 2024 | #301 | ↑9 |
| 2025 | #251 | ↑50 |
Frequently asked questions about Rosemary
Is Rosemary a popular name?
Yes — Rosemary currently ranks #251 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rosemary more common for boys or girls?
Rosemary is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rosemary most popular?
Rosemary peaked in 1947 in United States, with 4,542 recorded births that year.
Is Rosemary rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rosemary’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #634 in 1882 to #251 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rosemary?
At least 166,650 babies have been recorded with the name Rosemary across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rosemary popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rosemary appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rosemary?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rosemary include Rowan, Rachel, Lilly, Kailani.
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