Rosario Unisex

Popularity: #859 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZAH-ree-oh //roʊˈzɑːri.oʊ//

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: 'rose'; Italian: 'from the rose garden'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosario has its roots in the Latin word "rosarium," which translates to "rose garden" or "garland of roses." This term evolved through the Spanish language, where it became associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically in the context of the "Rosary," a form of prayer that involves the repetition of prayers and the meditation on the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. The name Rosario thus carries connotations of beauty and spirituality, reflecting its floral origins and religious significance.

Historically, the name Rosario has been linked to various religious figures and events. One notable milestone is the establishment of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in the 16th century, which commemorates the victory of the Christian fleet at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

This event solidified the association of the name with Marian devotion, particularly in Catholic traditions. The name gained further prominence through the veneration of saints, such as Saint Rosario, who is recognized in various Christian communities.

Culturally, Rosario has been embraced in various regions, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it symbolizes both a connection to nature and a deep-rooted religious heritage. The name often evokes images of purity and grace, akin to the qualities attributed to roses in literature and art.

Additionally, diminutive forms like "Rosie" may be used affectionately, though they are not as historically significant as the full name. Overall, Rosario embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural elements that have contributed to its enduring presence in various traditions.

Famous people named Rosario

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosario. 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 Rosario who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosario who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosario Dawson is an actress best known for Rent, Sin City, and Daredevil.

Rosario Fiorello is a singer, actor, and television presenter best known for his work in Italian entertainment and variety shows.

Rosario Murillo is a poet and politician best known for her role as the First Lady of Nicaragua and her contributions to Nicaraguan culture.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosario, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaGabriellaLuciaSofiaElenaValentina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosario. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosario was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Rosario has ranked as high as #1563 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Rosario has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosario 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 Rosario 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 Rosario.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 108 19 89
2024 84 20 64
2023 100 31 69
2022 94 17 77
2021 96 18 78
2020 95 23 72
2019 90 19 71
2018 94 19 75
2017 96 26 70
2016 99 17 82
2015 89 20 69
2014 97 15 82
2013 103 16 87
2012 117 23 94
2011 142 25 117
2010 130 14 116
2009 171 26 145
2008 161 24 137
2007 123 23 100
2006 143 27 116
2005 166 33 133
2004 148 32 116
2003 149 33 116
2002 168 34 134
2001 146 26 120
2000 160 30 130
1999 208 41 167
1998 180 37 143
1997 197 32 165
1996 198 37 161
1995 171 33 138
1994 179 40 139
1993 218 43 175
1992 183 44 139
1991 203 47 156
1990 165 35 130
1989 157 44 113
1988 139 36 103
1987 109 31 78
1986 138 35 103
1985 148 37 111
1984 127 30 97
1983 154 36 118
1982 163 36 127
1981 178 44 134
1980 168 43 125
1979 197 53 144
1978 175 41 134
1977 174 41 133
1976 198 55 143
1975 167 42 125
1974 177 39 138
1973 171 39 132
1972 200 46 154
1971 172 58 114
1970 181 50 131
1969 181 50 131
1968 169 48 121
1967 163 44 119
1966 145 43 102
1965 182 42 140
1964 189 38 151
1963 178 41 137
1962 210 42 168
1961 205 49 156
1960 207 34 173
1959 196 44 152
1958 196 52 144
1957 178 44 134
1956 195 37 158
1955 177 39 138
1954 196 42 154
1953 190 38 152
1952 153 31 122
1951 155 44 111
1950 150 34 116
1949 138 37 101
1948 121 45 76
1947 124 31 93
1946 113 35 78
1945 91 31 60
1944 109 38 71
1943 112 39 73
1942 100 38 62
1941 118 55 63
1940 114 41 73
1939 85 35 50
1938 109 50 59
1937 112 58 54
1936 84 46 38
1935 83 42 41
1934 74 39 35
1933 95 71 24
1932 93 66 27
1931 98 70 28
1930 128 84 44
1929 110 84 26
1928 141 98 43
1927 159 116 43
1926 142 110 32
1925 150 110 40
1924 156 116 40
1923 140 120 20
1922 148 111 37
1921 145 111 34
1920 123 99 24
1919 143 112 31
1918 136 117 19
1917 166 140 26
1916 127 114 13
1915 123 107 16
1914 85 69 16
1913 73 61 12
1912 62 54 8
1911 37 30 7
1910 17 17 0
1909 21 13 8
1908 14 14 0
1907 19 14 5
1906 12 12 0
1905 5 5 0
1904 13 7 6
1903 9 9 0
1902 11 6 5
1901 7 7 0
1900 6 6 0
1896 5 0 5

Top States for Rosario (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 18
53%
CA 11
32%
FL 5
15%