Rosalee
Meaning
variant of Rosalie, from Latin 'rosa' (rose)
Rosalee around the world
One shared root links 8 names across 4 languages.
Shared root: the medieval name arrived as Norman Roese/Rohese, a Germanic name from hrod "fame", early merged with Latin rosa "rose"; the flower sense has long since taken over
The constellation
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rosalee peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 58
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Rosalee
People given the name Rosalee in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Rosalee deep dive
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