Rosalie Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Rosalie Overview

Meaning

Rose

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, German, Dutch

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Rosa,” meaning “rose.”

Pronunciation

/ˈroʊ.zə.li/

Popularity

Rosalie is a timeless and elegant name, especially popular in French-speaking countries. In the USA, it ranked at 208th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Vintage, Nature-inspired, Classic

Associated Traits

Graceful, romantic, gentle, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with beauty and love, inspired by the rose flower’s symbolism in various cultures.

Name Day

September 4 (France)
A Deep Dive

Rosalie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Rosalia, Rosalina, Rosalind, Rosaline, Rosanna

Common Nicknames

Rosie, Rose, Sally, Lia, Rosa

Diminutives

Ro, Rosi, Sal, Rosy, Lili

Famous People

  • Rosalie Anderson MacDowell
    (American Actress)
  • Rosalie Craig
    (British Actress)
  • Rosalie Rendu
    (French Religious Figure)
  • Rosalie Sorrels
    (American Folk Singer)
  • Rosalie Crutchley
    (British Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Rosalie Hale
    ("Twilight," Film Series)
  • "Rosalie"
    (1937 Film)
  • Rosalie
    ("Rosalie's Journey," Novel)
  • Rosalie
    ("Rosalie's Garden," Children's Book)
  • "Rosalie's Melody"
    (Album)

Places

  • Rosalie City
    (Nebraska, USA)
  • Rosalie Park
    (Perth, Western Australia)
  • Rosalie Plantation
    (Louisiana, USA)
  • Rosalie Mansion
    (Mississippi, USA)
  • Rosalie Bay
    (Dominica)

What Is the Meaning of Rosalie?

Rosalie means “rose,” symbolizing beauty and love. Rosalie often brings to mind a sense of elegance and grace, with a personality that is gentle and charming.

What Is the Origin of The Name Rosalie?

The name Rosalie has Latin origins, derived from the word “rosa,” meaning “rose.” It has been used in various European cultures, particularly in French and Italian.

Rosalie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Rosalie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1852021#1762022#1812023
Top 3 Rankings#661938#1141939#1391940

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Rosalie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023181
(-5 from 2022)
1640
(-46 from 2022)
0.09376
2022176
(+9 from 2021)
1686
(+94 from 2021)
0.09403
2021185
(+13 from 2020)
1592
(+120 from 2020)
0.08886
2020198
(+10 from 2019)
1472
(+5 from 2019)
0.08327
2019208
(+1 from 2018)
1467
(-3 from 2018)
0.07995
2018209
(+26 from 2017)
1470
(+120 from 2017)
0.07905
2017235
(+17 from 2016)
1350
(+99 from 2016)
0.07146
2016252
(+14 from 2015)
1251
(+58 from 2015)
0.06462
2015266
(+44 from 2014)
1193
(+134 from 2014)
0.06115
2014310
(+37 from 2013)
1059
(+123 from 2013)
0.05413
2013347
(+57 from 2012)
936
(+165 from 2012)
0.04856
2012404
(+140 from 2011)
771
(+236 from 2011)
0.03975
2011544
(+44 from 2010)
535
(+37 from 2010)
0.02761
2010588
(+243 from 2009)
498
(+161 from 2009)
0.02540
2009831
(+600 from 2008)
337
(+172 from 2008)
0.01664
20081431
(+241 from 2007)
165
(+33 from 2007)
0.00792
20071672
(-269 from 2006)
132
(-29 from 2006)
0.00624
20061403
(+41 from 2005)
161
(+14 from 2005)
0.00770
20051444
(+43 from 2004)
147
(+12 from 2004)
0.00724
20041487
(-41 from 2003)
135
(-1 from 2003)
0.00669
20031446
(-95 from 2002)
136
(-7 from 2002)
0.00678
20021351
(+60 from 2001)
143
(+9 from 2001)
0.00724
20011411
(+1 from 2000)
134
(+3 from 2000)
0.00676
20001412
(-119 from 1999)
131
(-11 from 1999)
0.00656
19991293
(+112 from 1998)
142
(+20 from 1998)
0.00729
19981405
(-124 from 1997)
122
(-15 from 1997)
0.00629
19971281
(+113 from 1996)
137
(+18 from 1996)
0.00718
19961394
(-24 from 1995)
119
(-1 from 1995)
0.00621
19951370
(-200 from 1994)
120
(-31 from 1994)
0.00624
19941170
(+41 from 1993)
151
(+8 from 1993)
0.00775
19931211
(-38 from 1992)
143
(-6 from 1992)
0.00725
19921173
(-76 from 1991)
149
(-15 from 1991)
0.00743
19911097
(+7 from 1990)
164
(+6 from 1990)
0.00807
19901104
(-81 from 1989)
158
(-9 from 1989)
0.00769
19891023
(-83 from 1988)
167
(-12 from 1988)
0.00838
1988940
(+118 from 1987)
179
(+34 from 1987)
0.00931
19871058
(-71 from 1986)
145
(-14 from 1986)
0.00774
1986987
(-24 from 1985)
159
(-1 from 1985)
0.00862
1985963
(-74 from 1984)
160
(-8 from 1984)
0.00867
1984889
(+61 from 1983)
168
(+13 from 1983)
0.00932
1983950
(-135 from 1982)
155
(-39 from 1982)
0.00866
1982815
(+31 from 1981)
194
(+10 from 1981)
0.01069
1981846
(+75 from 1980)
184
(+22 from 1980)
0.01029
1980921
(-85 from 1979)
162
(-24 from 1979)
0.00910
1979836
(+41 from 1978)
186
(+19 from 1978)
0.01079
1978877
(+41 from 1977)
167
(+14 from 1977)
0.01016
1977918
(-107 from 1976)
153
(-18 from 1976)
0.00930
1976811
(+75 from 1975)
171
(+21 from 1975)
0.01088
1975886
(-75 from 1974)
150
(-16 from 1974)
0.00961
1974811
(-33 from 1973)
166
(-6 from 1973)
0.01060
1973778
(+40 from 1972)
172
(+10 from 1972)
0.01107
1972818
(-9 from 1971)
162
(-10 from 1971)
0.01005
1971809
(-25 from 1970)
172
(-8 from 1970)
0.00981
1970784
(-105 from 1969)
180
(-34 from 1969)
0.00983
1969679
(-24 from 1968)
214
(-6 from 1968)
0.01214
1968655
(-46 from 1967)
220
(-24 from 1967)
0.01287
1967609
(-58 from 1966)
244
(-52 from 1966)
0.01421
1966551
(-17 from 1965)
296
(-21 from 1965)
0.01686
1965534
(-45 from 1964)
317
(-76 from 1964)
0.01735
1964489
(-39 from 1963)
393
(-67 from 1963)
0.02008
1963450
(-7 from 1962)
460
(-11 from 1962)
0.02314
1962443
(-7 from 1961)
471
(-38 from 1961)
0.02324
1961436
(-8 from 1960)
509
(-12 from 1960)
0.02450
1960428
(-26 from 1959)
521
(-24 from 1959)
0.02505
1959402
(-8 from 1958)
545
(+4 from 1958)
0.02622
1958394
(-11 from 1957)
541
(-22 from 1957)
0.02619
1957383
(-21 from 1956)
563
(-22 from 1956)
0.02683
1956362
(-20 from 1955)
585
(-41 from 1955)
0.02840
1955342
(-15 from 1954)
626
(-48 from 1954)
0.03122
1954327
(-27 from 1953)
674
(-74 from 1953)
0.03386
1953300
(-7 from 1952)
748
(-16 from 1952)
0.03877
1952293
(-29 from 1951)
764
(-106 from 1951)
0.04017
1951264
(-5 from 1950)
870
(-4 from 1950)
0.04710
1950259
(-20 from 1949)
874
(-101 from 1949)
0.04970
1949239
(-20 from 1948)
975
(-141 from 1948)
0.05554
1948219
(+7 from 1947)
1116
(+38 from 1947)
0.06404
1947226
(-15 from 1946)
1078
(-50 from 1946)
0.05930
1946211
(-8 from 1945)
1128
(+153 from 1945)
0.06994
1945203
(-13 from 1944)
975
(-123 from 1944)
0.07243
1944190
(-23 from 1943)
1098
(-327 from 1943)
0.08035
1943167
(-9 from 1942)
1425
(-119 from 1942)
0.09928
1942158
(-6 from 1941)
1544
(+31 from 1941)
0.11104
1941152
(-13 from 1940)
1513
(-222 from 1940)
0.12143
1940139
(-25 from 1939)
1735
(-427 from 1939)
0.14687
1939114
(-48 from 1938)
2162
(-1596 from 1938)
0.19064
193866
(+113 from 1937)
3758
(+2642 from 1937)
0.32923
1937179
(+21 from 1936)
1116
(+271 from 1936)
0.10128
1936200
(+18 from 1935)
845
(+67 from 1935)
0.07842
1935218
(-20 from 1934)
778
(-123 from 1934)
0.07159
1934198
(-15 from 1933)
901
(-26 from 1933)
0.08325
1933183
(-10 from 1932)
927
(-177 from 1932)
0.08862
1932173
(+8 from 1931)
1104
(+102 from 1931)
0.09979
1931181
(-6 from 1930)
1002
(-118 from 1930)
0.09078
1930175
No change from 1929
1120
(-38 from 1929)
0.09602
1929175
(-5 from 1928)
1158
(-78 from 1928)
0.10004
1928170
(+7 from 1927)
1236
(+60 from 1927)
0.10338
1927177
(+3 from 1926)
1176
(+17 from 1926)
0.09511
1926180
(+11 from 1925)
1159
(+67 from 1925)
0.09421
1925191
(-2 from 1924)
1092
(-61 from 1924)
0.08646
1924189
(-1 from 1923)
1153
(-7 from 1923)
0.08899
1923188
(+3 from 1922)
1160
(+56 from 1922)
0.09262
1922191
(+2 from 1921)
1104
(+30 from 1921)
0.08849
1921193
(+7 from 1920)
1074
(+90 from 1920)
0.08392
1920200
(+4 from 1919)
984
(+74 from 1919)
0.07910
1919204
(+6 from 1918)
910
(+20 from 1918)
0.07747
1918210
(+3 from 1917)
890
(+81 from 1917)
0.07402
1917213
(+3 from 1916)
809
(+22 from 1916)
0.07200
1916216
(-19 from 1915)
787
(-53 from 1915)
0.07249
1915197
(+18 from 1914)
840
(+256 from 1914)
0.08204
1914215
(+9 from 1913)
584
(+122 from 1913)
0.07331
1913224
(-10 from 1912)
462
(+29 from 1912)
0.07054
1912214
(+11 from 1911)
433
(+124 from 1911)
0.07380
1911225
(+2 from 1910)
309
(+28 from 1910)
0.06994
1910227
(+28 from 1909)
281
(+84 from 1909)
0.06698
1909255
(+9 from 1908)
197
(+17 from 1908)
0.05352
1908264
(-10 from 1907)
180
(-4 from 1907)
0.05077
1907254
(+1 from 1906)
184
(+20 from 1906)
0.05453
1906255
(+11 from 1905)
164
(+12 from 1905)
0.05232
1905266
(-32 from 1904)
152
(-21 from 1904)
0.04905
1904234
(+42 from 1903)
173
(+46 from 1903)
0.05916
1903276
(-30 from 1902)
127
(-28 from 1902)
0.04565
1902246
(+27 from 1901)
155
(+37 from 1901)
0.05529
1901273
(+27 from 1900)
118
(-3 from 1900)
0.04641
1900300
(-11 from 1899)
121
(+18 from 1899)
0.03808
1899289
(+23 from 1898)
103
(+2 from 1898)
0.04162
1898312
(-31 from 1897)
101
(-1 from 1897)
0.03684
1897281
(+18 from 1896)
102
(+7 from 1896)
0.04108
1896299
(+15 from 1895)
95
(+9 from 1895)
0.03770
1895314
(-7 from 1894)
86
(+5 from 1894)
0.03480
1894307
(-16 from 1893)
81
(-5 from 1893)
0.03433
1893291
(+4 from 1892)
86
(+2 from 1892)
0.03818
1892295
(+1 from 1891)
84
(+13 from 1891)
0.03735
1891296
(+41 from 1890)
71
(+14 from 1890)
0.03612
1890337
(-16 from 1889)
57
(-1 from 1889)
0.02826
1889321
(-25 from 1888)
58
(-5 from 1888)
0.03065
1888296
(-13 from 1887)
63
(+6 from 1887)
0.03326
1887283
(+11 from 1886)
57
(+8 from 1886)
0.03667
1886294
(-11 from 1885)
49
No change from 1885
0.03187
1885283
(-15 from 1884)
49
(-4 from 1884)
0.03452
1884268
(+118 from 1883)
53
(+30 from 1883)
0.03852
1883386
(-108 from 1882)
23
(-17 from 1882)
0.01916
1882278
(+34 from 1881)
40
(+14 from 1881)
0.03457
1881312
(-62 from 1880)
26
(-13 from 1880)
0.02630
1880250
First SSA data recorded
39
First SSA data recorded
0.03996

American States Popularity Rankings for Rosalie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3042021#1912022#2342023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2022021#1982022#1922023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1572021#1172022#1612023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2192021#1742022#1542023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2252021#1912022#2772023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1342021#1572022#1482023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1252021#1432022#1442023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3062021#2202022#2422023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1752021#2142022#1472023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1662021#1162022#1212023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1382021#1642022#1462023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1962021#2062022#1312023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2582021#2192022#2142023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1542021#1662022#1092023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1332021#1432022#2452023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2712021#2722022#2672023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1832021#1632022#1302023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1432021#1622022#1682023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2082021#2412022#1762023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1152021#1532022#1132023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2122021#1492022#2262023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2282020#1302022#1602023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2392021#2372022#1712023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2192021#2082022#1082023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1932021#1932022#1712023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1732021#2302022#1802023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2712021#3172022#2612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1972021#1222022#1702023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1142021#3112022#1392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1872021#1852022#1962023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2412021#1302022#2362023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2252021#1622022#2522023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2572021#1602022#2092023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1522021#1442022#1362023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2952021#3242022#1832023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1482020#1642021#1172022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2992021#2382022#2302023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1672021#1852022#2562023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1892021#1232022#1192023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1072018#1192019#2292021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1042021#932022#1652023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1772017#1372022#1862023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1062021#1842022#1352023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1452021#1552022#2512023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2392020#2512021#1312022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2941951#2832017#1882018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1032019#1012021#452023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1702020#1112021#2172022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2531947#3241956#1432020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1672021#632022#1622023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#871934#291938#1122019

Popularity Rankings for Rosalie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#132020#132021#192022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#572020#492021#532022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#562020#552021#612022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#762021#792022#662023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1752021#1392022#1602023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1711936#1711937#1701938

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3212021#2532022#3512023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4852021#3802022#2632023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3012019#3132020#2852021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3332020#4182022#3912023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4962018#5072019#3862023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4732020#4972021#3932022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#9052022#4452023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Rosalie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Rosalie suits girls well. Its romantic and classic feel, along with its timeless beauty, makes it a favored option for parents looking for a sophisticated and lovely name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Rosalie

Rosalie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Rosalie Anderson MacDowell (Actress, born 1958): An American actress and fashion model known as Andie MacDowell, recognized for her roles in films like "Four Weddings and a Funeral."
  • Rosalie Craig (Actress, born 1981): A British stage actress noted for her performances in musicals such as "Company" and "The Light Princess."
  • Rosalie Rendu (Religious Figure, 1786–1856): A French Daughter of Charity and social worker, beatified by the Roman Catholic Church for her work with the poor.
  • Rosalie Sorrels (Folk Singer, 1933–2017): An American folk singer and songwriter known for her storytelling and musical performances.
  • Rosalie Crutchley (Actress, 1920–1997): A British actress who appeared in numerous films and TV series, including "A Tale of Two Cities" and "The Haunting."
  • Rosalie Hale ("Twilight," 2008 Film Series): A beautiful and strong-willed vampire, known for her complex emotions and protective nature towards her family.
  • "Rosalie" (1937 Film): A romantic musical comedy about a West Point cadet who falls in love with a European princess named Rosalie.
  • Rosalie ("Rosalie's Journey," 2019 Novel): Follows Rosalie, a young girl on a quest to uncover her family's hidden past and discover her true heritage.
  • Rosalie ("Rosalie's Garden," 2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of Rosalie, a curious and brave girl who discovers a magical garden in her backyard.
  • Rosalie ("Rosalie's Melody," 2020 Album): A collection of enchanting and soulful songs inspired by the character Rosalie, blending various musical genres.
  • Rosalie Crutchley ("The Haunting of Hill House," 1959 Novel by Shirley Jackson): A notable actress who portrayed significant roles in various film and TV adaptations of classic literature.
  • Rosalie Octavius ("Spider-Man 2," 2004 Film): The supportive and loving wife of Dr. Otto Octavius, who becomes a tragic figure in the storyline.
  • Rosalie ("Rosalie's Adventure," 2020 Video Game): An engaging game where players help Rosalie navigate a mystical world filled with puzzles, challenges, and magical creatures.
  • Rosalie Mullins ("School of Rock," 2003 Film): The uptight principal of a prestigious prep school who eventually embraces the power of rock music.
  • "Rosalie's Secret" (2021 Novel): A mystery novel where Rosalie, an amateur detective, uncovers hidden secrets and solves intricate cases in her small town.
  • Rosalie City (Nebraska, USA): A small village in Nebraska with a close-knit community and rural charm.
  • Rosalie Park (Perth, Western Australia): A large urban park in Perth offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Rosalie Plantation (Louisiana, USA): A historic plantation in Louisiana featuring antebellum architecture and guided tours.
  • Rosalie Mansion (Mississippi, USA): A historic mansion in Natchez known for its beautiful gardens and preserved interiors.
  • Rosalie Creek (Ontario, Canada): A serene creek in Ontario, ideal for fishing and nature walks.
  • Rosalie Bay (Dominica): A picturesque bay in Dominica, popular for its beautiful beaches and clear waters.
  • Rosalie Village (Queensland, Australia): A charming village in Queensland with a vibrant community and local shops.

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