The nameRose-May

Rose-May is a compound girl's name joining Rose and May.

Meaning

Rose is the flower name; May is an English pet form of Mary or the name of the month.

Origin

French and English compound name.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1940s and 1950s.

Popularity of the name Rose-May

Rose-May in France

1955peak year (40 births)
825babies named Rose-May in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rose-May was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 285 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Rose-May. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Rose-May in France were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Rose-May in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rose-May mean?

Rose is the flower name; May is an English pet form of Mary or the name of the month.

What is the origin of the name Rose-May?

French and English compound name.

Is Rose-May a girl's or a boy's name?

Rose-May is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Rose-May?

Variants and related names of Rose-May include Marie and Mary.