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Rosalie
GirlFrench, Latin· “rose”
- Meaning
- rose
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ROH-zuh-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #171
- US babies 2025
- 1,797
- Best rank
- #66 (1938)
- Peak year
- 1938
Meaning and origin of Rosalie
Rosalie is a French and Latin name that means “rose”.
Rosalie is the French form of Rosalia, a Latin name derived from rosa, rose. In ancient Rome the Rosalia was a festival at which roses were placed on tombs. Saint Rosalia, a hermit of the twelfth century, is the patron saint of Palermo in Sicily. Rosalie was widely used in France and English-speaking countries in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and has returned with the revival of vintage floral names. It feels soft, romantic and graceful, with Rosie and Rose as natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Rosalie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 125 different years. Its best national rank was #66 in 1938, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,758 babies. In 2025, 1,797 babies were named Rosalie, and it ranked #171 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #200 in 1920, #259 in 1950, #924 in 1980, #1,420 in 2000, #590 in 2010, and #171 in 2025. Of the 84,049 US girls named Rosalie since records began, 16% were born in the 1930s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 12,587 babies. Since 2010, 20,442 more have been named Rosalie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Loretta, Sylvia, Jeanette, and Myrna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rosalie ranked highest in Rhode Island, Alaska, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #74 | 11 |
| Alaska | #84 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | #96 | 100 |
| Maine | #111 | 10 |
| Wisconsin | #113 | 44 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rosalie is usually pronounced ROH-zuh-lee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Rosalie
A few middle names that flow with Rosalie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rosalie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalie mean?
Rosalie is a French and Latin name that means “rose”.
What is the origin of the name Rosalie?
Rosalie has French and Latin roots. Rosalie is the French form of Rosalia, a Latin name derived from rosa, rose.
Is Rosalie a popular name?
Yes. Rosalie ranked #171 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rosalie a boy or girl name?
Rosalie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rosalie?
Rosalie is usually pronounced ROH-zuh-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings