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Rosemarie
GirlEnglish, French· “combination of Rose and Marie”
- Meaning
- combination of Rose and Marie
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- ROHZ-muh-ree
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,767
- US babies 2025
- 115
- Best rank
- #158 (1936)
- Peak year
- 1936
Meaning and origin of Rosemarie
Rosemarie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “combination of Rose and Marie”.
Rosemarie joins Rose, the flower name, and Marie, the French form of Mary. It developed as a compound name in German and English, and the combination also echoes rosemary, the fragrant herb whose name actually comes from the Latin ros marinus, dew of the sea. That double meaning gives Rosemarie a gentle, garden-like charm. It was widely used in the mid twentieth century and now carries a nostalgic, vintage feel. Rose, Rosie and Romy are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Rosemarie first appears in US Social Security records in 1896. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 80 different years, starting in 1908. Its best national rank was #158 in 1936, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,300 babies. In 2025, 115 babies were named Rosemarie, and it ranked #1,767 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #537 in 1920, #261 in 1950, #695 in 1980, #1,368 in 2000, #2,400 in 2010, and #1,767 in 2025. Of the 51,426 US girls named Rosemarie since records began, 21% were born in the 1940s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 10,130 babies. Since 2010, 1,829 more have been named Rosemarie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Claudette and Lavonne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rosemarie ranked highest in Missouri, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #1054 | 5 |
| Michigan | #1189 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1210 | 7 |
| Tennessee | #1278 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #1318 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rosemarie is usually pronounced ROHZ-muh-ree, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Rosemarie
A few middle names that flow with Rosemarie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rosemarie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosemarie mean?
Rosemarie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “combination of Rose and Marie”.
What is the origin of the name Rosemarie?
Rosemarie has English and French roots. Rosemarie joins Rose, the flower name, and Marie, the French form of Mary.
Is Rosemarie a popular name?
Not especially. Rosemarie ranked #1,767 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rosemarie a boy or girl name?
Rosemarie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rosemarie?
Rosemarie is usually pronounced ROHZ-muh-ree. 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