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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZEE-nah /roʊˈziːnə/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: little rose; Latin: rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosina has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." This etymology reflects a connection to the flower, which has been a symbol of beauty and love throughout history. The name evolved through various languages, first appearing in the Italian form "Rosina," which is a diminutive of "Rosa." The transition into English occurred during the Renaissance, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical languages and literature, leading to the adoption of many Italian names into English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Rosina has been associated with several notable figures and cultural references. One significant milestone is the use of the name in opera, particularly in the 19th century.
The character Rosina appears in Gioachino Rossini's opera "Il barbiere di Siviglia" (The Barber of Seville), which premiered in 1816. This opera, based on a play by Pierre Beaumarchais, helped popularize the name in artistic circles.
Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in European culture. Culturally, the rose has long been a symbol of love, passion, and beauty, which enhances the appeal of the name Rosina.
It has been used in literature and art to evoke themes of romance and femininity. The name's association with the rose also connects it to various traditions and celebrations, such as the Feast of St.
Rose, celebrated in several Christian denominations. The diminutive form "Rosa" remains a popular variant, further linking the name to its floral origins and reinforcing its cultural significance.
Famous people named Rosina
In this section, you will find notable people named Rosina. 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 Rosina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Rosina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Rosina Lhevinne is a pianist and teacher best known for her performances and teaching at the Juilliard School.
Rosina Wachtmeister is an artist best known for her colorful cat paintings and sculptures.
Rosina Filippi is a singer and actress best known for her work in musical theater and opera.
Fictional characters named Rosina
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Rosina is a fictional character from the opera The Barber of Seville. She is a clever and resourceful young woman who is the love interest of Count Almaviva.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosina. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosina was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Rosina has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Rosina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosina 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 Rosina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rosina (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
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 Rosina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1955 | 44 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1948 | 53 |
| 1947 | 46 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1943 | 39 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1939 | 45 |
| 1938 | 42 |
| 1937 | 50 |
| 1936 | 44 |
| 1935 | 56 |
| 1934 | 43 |
| 1933 | 61 |
| 1932 | 73 |
| 1931 | 59 |
| 1930 | 75 |
| 1929 | 80 |
| 1928 | 105 |
| 1927 | 80 |
| 1926 | 104 |
| 1925 | 121 |
| 1924 | 130 |
| 1923 | 127 |
| 1922 | 119 |
| 1921 | 127 |
| 1920 | 115 |
| 1919 | 76 |
| 1918 | 93 |
| 1917 | 103 |
| 1916 | 108 |
| 1915 | 90 |
| 1914 | 84 |
| 1913 | 67 |
| 1912 | 54 |
| 1911 | 37 |
| 1910 | 42 |
| 1909 | 41 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1907 | 24 |
| 1906 | 28 |
| 1905 | 27 |
| 1904 | 31 |
| 1903 | 33 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1897 | 23 |
| 1896 | 34 |
| 1895 | 30 |
| 1894 | 28 |
| 1893 | 24 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1890 | 34 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1888 | 22 |
| 1887 | 17 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1884 | 15 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1880 | 11 |