Rocio Girl

Popularity: #902 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-see-oh //ˈroʊ.si.oʊ//

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: dew; Latin: rose

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rocio has its roots in the Spanish language, derived from the term "rocío," which translates to "dew" in English. This term itself originates from the Latin word "rosium," meaning "dew" or "moisture," which is linked to the natural phenomenon of dew forming in the early morning.

The evolution of the name reflects a linguistic journey from Latin to Old Spanish, where it became associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically in the title "Nuestra Señora del Rocío," or Our Lady of the Dew. This title refers to a revered image of the Virgin Mary located in the village of Almonte, Spain, and has been a significant figure in Spanish Catholicism since at least the 13th century.

Historically, the name Rocio gained prominence through its association with various religious and cultural practices in Spain. The pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Rocío, which takes place annually, has been a notable event since the 18th century, drawing thousands of devotees.

This pilgrimage not only solidified the name's religious significance but also contributed to its cultural resonance within Spanish-speaking communities. The name has been used in literature and art, often symbolizing purity and divine grace, further embedding it in the cultural fabric of Spanish heritage.

In addition to its religious connotations, Rocio has been embraced in various forms of artistic expression, including music and poetry, where it often evokes themes of nature and beauty, reflective of its literal meaning. The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Roci, which carry the same essence while offering a more affectionate or familiar tone.

Overall, Rocio encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance, making it a name deeply rooted in tradition.

Famous people named Rocio

In this section, you will find notable people named Rocio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rocio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Rocio Durcal was a singer and actress best known for her work in Spanish-language music and films such as La Calesita, and El Amor Es Un Cuento.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rocio was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Rocio has ranked as high as #948 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Rocio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rocio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rocio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rocio.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 46 0 46
2024 65 0 65
2023 72 0 72
2022 64 0 64
2021 85 0 85
2020 67 0 67
2019 78 0 78
2018 70 0 70
2017 72 0 72
2016 74 0 74
2015 104 0 104
2014 97 0 97
2013 110 0 110
2012 149 0 149
2011 126 0 126
2010 153 0 153
2009 225 0 225
2008 196 0 196
2007 215 0 215
2006 274 0 274
2005 243 0 243
2004 285 0 285
2003 272 0 272
2002 291 0 291
2001 233 0 233
2000 302 7 295
1999 309 9 300
1998 350 7 343
1997 335 12 323
1996 338 11 327
1995 382 22 360
1994 465 26 439
1993 451 19 432
1992 472 22 450
1991 480 34 446
1990 447 15 432
1989 404 22 382
1988 373 23 350
1987 343 15 328
1986 361 27 334
1985 371 23 348
1984 345 21 324
1983 366 17 349
1982 306 13 293
1981 321 11 310
1980 341 16 325
1979 275 7 268
1978 250 5 245
1977 219 9 210
1976 213 7 206
1975 189 8 181
1974 181 7 174
1973 146 6 140
1972 141 0 141
1971 118 5 113
1970 96 0 96
1969 55 0 55
1968 50 0 50
1967 53 0 53
1966 38 0 38
1965 34 0 34
1964 41 0 41
1963 25 0 25
1962 21 0 21
1961 19 0 19
1960 11 0 11
1959 15 0 15
1958 8 0 8
1957 6 0 6
1956 7 0 7
1955 9 0 9
1954 5 0 5
1952 9 0 9

Top States for Rocio (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 10
42%
CA 9
38%
NY 5
21%