Rosalie, a name nearly forgotten for 80 years, has made a comeback with a 29% rise in births over a decade in France.
Rosalie's resurgence noted
The name Rosalie has seen a notable revival in recent years, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee), with 225 babies named Rosalie in 2025.Historical popularity of Rosalie
Rosalie was among the most common female names at the start of the 20th century, with around 740 births recorded around 1903, but its usage declined sharply in the following decades.Long decline of Rosalie
Between 1950 and 1980, the name Rosalie appeared in birth records only about 40 to 50 times per year, marking a long period of near obscurity in France.Recent revival of Rosalie
Since the 2010s, Rosalie has gradually returned to popularity, with a 29% increase in births over the past ten years, though it remains far from the most popular names.Context of name trends
According to CePrenom.fr, the return of Rosalie is part of a broader trend of retro and floral names gaining attention, though its resurgence is still considered moderate compared to top names.
