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How Many People Are Named Rosemary?
Estimated people named Rosemary living in the U.S. today
81,348
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 162,280
- Peak year: 1947 (4,542 births)
- Estimated living today: 81,348
Rosemary by age group — who carries the name today?
Rosemary popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rosemary
Rosemary has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 162,280 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 81,348 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,202 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rosemarys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rosemary in the US?
An estimated 81,348 people named Rosemary are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rosemary rare — about 1 in 4,202 Americans.
Is Rosemary a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rosemary is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Rosemary most popular?
Rosemary peaked in 1947, when 4,542 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rosemary?
Rosemary ranks #631 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).