Rosemarie

Rosemarie - A very unique female name

Rosemarie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #1055. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rosemarie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rosemarie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rosemarie. The baby girl name Rosemarie was given to 67 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1756 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,455 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rosemarie peaked in popularity 90 years ago in 1936 on position 159.

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Rosemarie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rosemarie is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #1,054 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,871.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rosemarie is where you live.

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Rosemarie origin and meaning

Compound of Rose and Marie

Rose + Marie — a compound of Rose (the flower) and Marie (the French form of Mary)

Rosemarie is a documented compound of Rose and Marie, popular in German and French as well as English naming in the early twentieth century. The fact table credits it with 4 syllables, following the German roh-zuh-mah-REE pattern; English speakers often compress it to three. It peaked in America in 1936 and has risen since 2020 from a low base.

Attested etymology

Rosemarie is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Rosemarie, pop culture references for the name Rosemarie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rosemarie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rosemarie, sorted by popularity.

Rosemary / Rosamaria / Rosmery / Rosemari / Rosemaria /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rosemarie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rosemarie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rosemarie?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROSE-mah-ree · /ˈroʊzməri/
The data table gives 4 syllables, following continental pronunciation; English speakers commonly compress the name to 3.

Around the world

• Rosemarie (German) — Used as-is, a traditional German compound.
• Rosemarie (French) — Used as-is in French.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rosemary — The related herb name — a different established name.
• Rose Marie — The spaced form.

Nicknames: RoseRosieMarie

Famous bearers

• Rosemarie DeWitt — American actress known for Rachel Getting Married and United States of Tara (b. 1971) Contemporary

Style

ClassicVintage revivalNature

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Rosemarie for a romantic compound that honours a Rose and a Marie at once, with vintage charm.

Worth knowing

• It is constantly swapped with Rosemary, the herb name, and the syllable count varies by family.