Rosemary Driskell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rosemary Driskell — English
166K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rosemary Driskell is a name that combines English origins. The first name Rosemary is a feminine given name of English origin. Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls. The surname Driskell: David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter Rosemary is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 166K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rosemary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rosemary

English

Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls.

Surname: Driskell

English

David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rosemary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rosemary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rosemary Driskell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rosemary Driskell:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rosemary?
The first name Rosemary originates from English. Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls.
When was Rosemary most popular?
The name Rosemary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Driskell?
The surname Driskell originates from English. David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter
How common is the surname Driskell?
The surname Driskell is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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