Feminine dossier · first seen 1882
Rosemary
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1947
Peak births
4,542
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Rosemary
How many people are named Rosemary?
An estimated 69,428 living Americans are named Rosemary.
How rare is Rosemary?
Rosemary is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,222 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 73.1% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Rosemary?
The median age of a living American named Rosemary is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 74 years old.
Is Rosemary still popular?
Yes — Rosemary is currently rising in popularity, with 1,222 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.9× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Rosemary most common?
Rosemary has its strongest geographic signal in Indiana, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19472025
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
73.1%
2025
1,222
All-time
163,165