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Rosemarie

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Pronounced ROHZ-muh-ree /ˈɹoʊz.mə.ɹi/Medium

Meaning: Dew of the seaMedium

In 30 seconds: Rosemarie is an English name read as 'dew of the sea', blending the imagery of the rose with the herb rosemary.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch, German
MeaningDew of the sea
U.S. rank (2024)#1843 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births109 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 51,308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193618962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Rosemarie joins the flower name Rose with Marie, and the pairing carries the old 'dew of the sea' sense associated with the herb rosemary. It belongs to the family of double given names popular in English-speaking countries, where Rose and Marie names were often combined. The Portuguese-influenced form Rosimeire shows how the name travels into other spellings.

The name has a vintage, faintly floral warmth, and the rosemary association lends it a hint of garden and sea. Bearers include the actress Rosemarie DeWitt, which keeps the spelling current.

Did you know? Rosemarie is a spelling variant of Rosemary, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'dew of the sea' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rosemarie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Rosimeire

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosemarie Frankland (1943–2000)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Rosemarie DeWitt (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Rosemarie…

Rose— The flower element that opens Rosemarie
Marie— The second half of the compound Rosemarie
Rosalie— Another Rose-rooted English name with a similar soft, vintage feel
Rosemary— The herb name behind Rosemarie's 'dew of the sea' meaning
Annemarie— A parallel double name pairing a first element with Marie

Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosemarie mean?

Rosemarie is usually explained as meaning 'dew of the sea' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Rosemarie?

It's commonly said ROHZ-muh-ree /ˈɹoʊz.mə.ɹi/.

Is Rosemarie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rosemarie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Rosemarie?

In 2024, Rosemarie ranked #1843 in the U.S. for girls, with 109 births recorded.