Rosalie

Rosalie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin#171 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Rosalie

Root meaning: “rose”

  • A female given name from French [in turn from Latin].

Etymology

From French Rosalie, from the Latin saints’ name Rosālia, from rosa (“rose”). Doublet of Rosalia.

How popular is Rosalie?

#171girls, 2025
1,797U.S. babies in 2025
#66peak rank (1938)
84,145babies since 1880

Since 1880, 84,049 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Rosalie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #66 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #2162 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #171 for girls, with 1,797 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rosalie FAQ

What does the name Rosalie mean?

Rosalie traces back to a root meaning "rose". A female given name from French [in turn from Latin]. From French Rosalie, from the Latin saints’ name Rosālia, from rosa (“rose”). Doublet of Rosalia.

What is the origin of the name Rosalie?

Rosalie is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Rosalie?

Since 1880, 84,049 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Rosalie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #66 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #2162 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #171 for girls, with 1,797 babies given the name.

Is Rosalie a boy or girl name?

Rosalie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 84,049 girls and 96 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.