Rosemary Kim

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rosemary Kim — English
166K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rosemary Kim 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 Kim: Kim is a surname with multiple origins. Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in Korea. Stage surname People with the stage surname Kim include: Andy Kim (singer), Canadian musician, born Andrew Youakim Sandra Kim, Belgian singer, born Sandra Caldarone Fictional characters with the surname Kim, whether or not any indication is given of ethnic origins, include: Kim Dong Han or Kim Jae Hoon, regular characters in Garou: Mark of the Wolves Harry Kim in the television series Star Trek: Voyager Lane Kim in the television series Gilmore Girls 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: Kim

Meaning: royal forest meadow

Vietnamese

Kim is a surname with multiple origins. Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in Korea. Stage surname People with the stage surname Kim include: Andy Kim (singer), Canadian musician, born Andrew Youakim Sandra Kim, Belgian singer, born Sandra Caldarone Fictional characters with the surname Kim, whether or not any indication is given of ethnic origins, include: Kim Dong Han or Kim Jae Hoon, regular characters in Garou: Mark of the Wolves Harry Kim in the television series Star Trek: Voyager Lane Kim in the television series Gilmore Girls

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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 Kim

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 Kim:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Kim?
The surname Kim originates from Vietnamese. Kim is a surname with multiple origins. Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in Korea. Stage surname People with the stage surname Kim include: Andy Kim (singer), Canadian musician, born Andrew Youakim Sandra Kim, Belgian singer, born Sandra Caldarone Fictional characters with the surname Kim, whether or not any indication is given of ethnic origins, include: Kim Dong Han or Kim Jae Hoon, regular characters in Garou: Mark of the Wolves Harry Kim in the television series Star Trek: Voyager Lane Kim in the television series Gilmore Girls
What are the origins of the name Rosemary Kim?
The name Rosemary Kim combines two different traditions: the first name Rosemary has English roots, while the surname Kim originates from Vietnamese.
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