Bitter rose or drop of the sea and flower
A compound name combining Mary and Rose. Mary is of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'drop of the sea', while Rose is of Latin origin referring to the fragrant flower. Together, they create a floral, vintage-style name that honors both botanical and traditional roots.
Less common today
Maryrose isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,540 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place
Australian writer and journalist
