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Rosalie is the French, German and Dutch form of Rosalia, a Late Latin name derived from rosa, "rose," borne by a 12th-century Sicilian saint. Behind the Name notes the English-speaking world's use of Rosalie received a boost from the 1938 film Rosalie, based on an earlier stage musical. It is pronounced ROH-zə-lee. In the United States, Rosalie ranked #171 among girls' names in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Rosalie as the "French, German and Dutch form of Rosalia", and the linked Rosalia entry traces the name to the Late Latin rosa, "rose," borne by a 12th-century Sicilian saint. The entry for Rosalie separately notes that the English-speaking world's adoption of the name got a lift from the 1938 movie Rosalie, itself based on an earlier musical.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Late Latin | rosa | rose |
Popularity
Rosalie ranked #171 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to db/list-batch.mjs's SSA 2025 figures, matching the rank in the cached Behind the Name snapshot for the same year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #171 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: Rosi
Variants: Rosalee, Rosalia, Rosa
Related names: Rose, Rosalind, Rosamund
What the name feels like
Rosalie combines the familiar floral name Rose with a soft French-style ending, giving it a vintage, romantic quality shared with other rose-family names like Rosalind and Rosamund.
Style tags: floral, vintage, French-style ending, romantic
Editorial interpretation: This style description is editorial opinion, not documented etymological fact. Behind the Name records the linguistic history and pop-culture boost, not a style classification.
If you like this name
Other rose-derived names, or vintage French-style feminine names with a similar rhythm.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalie mean?
Rosalie means "rose." It is the French, German and Dutch form of Rosalia, from the Late Latin word rosa.
Is Rosalie a popular name?
Yes. Rosalie ranked #171 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Rosalie related to the name Rose?
Yes, both trace back to the Latin word rosa, "rose"; Behind the Name lists Rose as a French variant alongside Rosalie.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosalie — supports etymology, pronunciation, variants, history.
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosalia — supports etymology (root gloss), history.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
