Rosemary is a beautiful and distinctive given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin words "ros" meaning "rose" and "marinus" which means "of the sea". Therefore, Rosemary translates to "Rose of the Sea".
The name has been in use since medieval times and was popular among Christians due to its association with rosemary plants which were used for their fragrant qualities in religious ceremonies. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that Rosemary became widely recognized as a given name.
Rosemary is also known for being the namesake of the herb commonly used in cooking and aromatherapy. The herb was believed to have medicinal properties and was often used to improve memory, which could have contributed to its popularity as a given name.
In literature, one notable character named Rosemary is found in Ira Levin's novel "Rosemary's Baby". This book was later adapted into a successful film, further popularizing the name Rosemary during the 1960s and 70s. Today, Rosemary remains a unique yet timeless given name that continues to be used around the world.
Rosemari is a name that has been given to babies born in the United States over several decades, with varying popularity throughout different years. In 1946 and 1947, there were five births each year with the name Rosemari. The name then appears again in 1959 with five births that year. There was a notable increase in the number of babies named Rosemari in 1989, with thirteen births that year.
The popularity of the name seemed to decline after the 1980s, as there were only five births each year from 2013 to 2018. However, there was a slight increase in recent years, with eight babies named Rosemari born in 2020 and five more in 2022.
Overall, according to the statistics provided, there have been a total of fifty-three births with the name Rosemari in the United States since 1946. It's interesting to observe how the popularity of this name has varied over time.