Rosalie
From French Rosalie, from the Latin saints’ name Rosālia, from rosa (“rose”).
Every Rosalie since 1880 — 84,145 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosalie
Rosalie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #171 in 2025 with 1,797 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 84,145 American babies have been named Rosalie. Its peak came in 1938, when 3,770 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosalie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosalie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,797 | #171 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,705 | #177 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,645 | #182 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,692 | #176 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,595 | #185 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,473 | #198 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,467 | #209 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,470 | #209 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,351 | #236 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,252 | #252 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,194 | #266 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,060 | #312 | — | — |
| 2013 | 937 | #347 | — | — |
| 2012 | 771 | #405 | — | — |
| 2011 | 535 | #546 | — | — |
| 2010 | 498 | #590 | — | — |
| 2009 | 337 | #833 | — | — |
| 2008 | 165 | #1,436 | — | — |
| 2007 | 132 | #1,677 | — | — |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,410 | — | — |
| 2005 | 147 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2004 | 135 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,453 | — | — |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,360 | — | — |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,419 | — | — |
| 2000 | 131 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 1995 | 120 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 1990 | 158 | #1,108 | — | — |
| 1985 | 160 | #967 | — | — |
| 1980 | 162 | #924 | — | — |
| 1975 | 150 | #887 | — | — |
| 1970 | 180 | #784 | — | — |
| 1965 | 317 | #534 | — | — |
| 1960 | 521 | #428 | — | — |
| 1955 | 626 | #342 | — | — |
| 1950 | 874 | #259 | — | — |
| 1945 | 975 | #203 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,735 | #139 | 11 | #2,295 |
| 1935 | 778 | #218 | 5 | #4,066 |
| 1930 | 1,120 | #175 | — | — |
| 1925 | 1,092 | #191 | — | — |
| 1920 | 984 | #200 | — | — |
| 1915 | 840 | #197 | — | — |
| 1910 | 281 | #228 | — | — |
| 1905 | 152 | #266 | — | — |
| 1900 | 121 | #300 | — | — |
| 1895 | 86 | #314 | — | — |
| 1890 | 57 | #342 | — | — |
| 1885 | 49 | #289 | — | — |
| 1880 | 39 | #251 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalie mean?
From French Rosalie, from the Latin saints’ name Rosālia, from rosa (“rose”).
How popular is the name Rosalie in 2025?
Rosalie ranked #171 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,797 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosalie?
84,145 babies have been named Rosalie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosalie most popular?
Rosalie peaked in 1938, when 3,770 newborns received the name.
Is Rosalie a boy or girl name?
Rosalie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosalie rising or falling?
Rosalie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.