Rosemary
Pronunciation: [ r-OHZM-ehr-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rosemary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 134 babies have been named Rosemary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rosemary is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,824 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,824
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rosemary
Rosemary is a boy name .
Is Rosemary a boy or girl name? Rosemary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,824 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #302. Rosemary is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rosemary is currently ranked #28,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rosemary include Ros, Rose, Rosey, Roseie, Rosem, Rosemy, Rosemie, Ary, Aryie, Roy, Roie, and Roskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rosemary include Rosendo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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