Rosemarie is a beautiful and unique feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word "rosarium," which means "rose garden." The name Rosemarie is composed of two parts: "Rose" and "Marie." Rose is a flower that symbolizes love, beauty, and grace, while Marie is a derivative of the Latin name Maria, which means "sea of bitterness."
The name Rosemarie has been popular throughout history, particularly in Germany. It was often used during the Middle Ages and was associated with piety due to its connection with the Virgin Mary. In some cultures, it is believed that giving a child the name Rosemarie ensures them a life full of love and beauty.
One notable figure named Rosemarie is Rosemarie Huetter, an American actress known for her role in the cult classic film "Eraserhead." However, there are many other individuals throughout history who have carried this beautiful name.
The name Rosemarie experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the given period from 1896 to 2023. Initially, with only a handful of births per year until 1907, it saw a rapid increase starting in 1908, reaching 23 births that year. This upward trend continued throughout the early 20th century, peaking in 1936 with an impressive 1300 births.
However, from 1945 onwards, there was a gradual decline in the popularity of the name Rosemarie, with fewer than 500 births per year by 1953. The name's usage continued to dwindle throughout most of the second half of the century, dropping below 200 births per year from 1976 onwards.
In recent years, from 2008 to 2023, the name Rosemarie has seen a slight resurgence, with numbers hovering around or slightly over 100 births per year. Despite this recent uptick in popularity, the name Rosemarie remains far less popular than it was during its peak in the mid-20th century.
In total, between 1896 and 2023, there were 51,195 recorded births of the name Rosemarie.