How Popular (or Rare) was Rosemary in 1997?

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#279
1997 Rank
135
1997 Births
#260
Best Rank (1996)
144
Peak Year (1996)
2,301
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,172
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 6%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 2,172 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Rosemary Story

Rosemary is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #279 in 1997 with 135 recorded births. This places Rosemary in the top 6% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 144 births ranking #260. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 2,172 girls born was named Rosemary. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English from the herb name  |  Meaning: dew of the sea in the traditional plant-name route

Rosemary is a graceful herb and flower-adjacent classic with a soft vintage feel. It combines natural imagery with a strong, familiar structure.

The name has long English-language use and benefited from the appeal of both botanical names and saintly, traditional styles. Its vintage warmth has made it attractive again in recent years.

Did you know?Rosemary functions both as a plant name and as a long-standing traditional girls' name.
Similar namesRosalie, Rose, Romy, Rosie, Primrose

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