Rosalie
Girl name · English · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaningrose · French
- US rank
- #171
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #66 in 1938
1,797 babies were named Rosalie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 27 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rosalie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 894 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosalie, 1,797 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosalie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosalie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Rosalies, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1938, when it reached #66.
- Then vs nowRosalie is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 894.
- TrendRosalie has climbed 27 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #171. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRosalie is most popular in Rhode Island, where it ranks #64, followed by Alaska (#70) and Pennsylvania (#95). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn French, Rosalie means “rose”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Rosalie
Rosalie is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “rose”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lie”. US birth records list Rosalie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #66 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #171, with 1,797 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 347 | 2,879 girls |
| 1890s | 388 | 2,577 girls |
| 1900s | 536 | 1,867 girls |
| 1910s | 766 | 1,306 girls |
| 1920s | 947 | 1,056 girls |
| 1930s | 1,273 | 785 girls |
| 1940s | 906 | 1,104 girls |
| 1950s | 358 | 2,797 girls |
| 1960s | 196 | 5,105 girls |
| 1970s | 109 | 9,189 girls |
| 1980s | 97 | 10,260 girls |
| 1990s | 78 | 12,837 girls |
| 2000s | 88 | 11,393 girls |
| 2010s | 605 | 1,654 girls |
| 2020s | 1,018 | 982 girls |
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Questions about the name Rosalie
What does the name Rosalie mean?
Rosalie means “rose” in French.
What is the origin of the name Rosalie?
Rosalie has English, French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Rosalie a boy or girl name?
Rosalie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosalie?
Rosalie ranked #171 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,797 babies. Its best year was 1938 (#66).