Rosita Girl

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationroh-SEE-tah / roʊˈsiːtə

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: little rose; Italian: rose

Historical & Cultural Background

Rosita is a diminutive form of the name Rosa, which is derived from the Latin word 'rosa' meaning rose. The name is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained popularity in various cultures. In Italian, Rosita also conveys a similar meaning, emphasizing the beauty and delicacy associated with roses. The name has been embraced in literature and music, often symbolizing love and beauty.

Trend Summary

Rosita has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rosa
  • Rosie

International Variants

  • Rosa (Spanish)
  • Rosetta (Italian)
  • Róisín (Irish)

Famous people named Rosita

Rosita Arvigo is a renowned herbalist and author known for her work in traditional healing practices.

Rosita Missoni is an Italian fashion designer and co-founder of the Missoni fashion house.

Rosita Pérez is a prominent American television personality and producer.

Rosita Espinosa is a fictional character from the television series The Walking Dead, known for her resourcefulness and strength.

Fictional characters named Rosita

Rosita is a character in the animated film The Book of Life, representing a strong and independent spirit.

Rosita is a character in the children's television series Sesame Street, known for her bilingual skills and love for music.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosita was first seen in the United States in 1888. Rosita has ranked as high as #930 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rosita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rosita (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18885
18996
19008
19016
19025
19036
19055
19079
19097
191011
191110
191213
191312
191422
191516
19169
191713
191824
191921
192028
192126
192231
192332
192443
192535
192634
192738
192840
192945
193054
193150
193245
193345
193460
193575
193667
193770
193873
193968
194061
194171
194289
194387
194473
194567
194682
1947107
1948106
1949118
1950115
1951112
1952131
1953121
1954125
1955135
1956111
1957128
1958129
1959120
1960118
1961115
1962129
196389
1964118
196595
1966139
1967103
196893
1969100
1970100
197181
197279
197377
197463
197554
197666
197755
197854
197954
198075
198174
198267
198360
198458
198538
198643
198749
198850
198943
199039
199134
199240
199345
199439
199541
199636
199728
199831
199927
200036
200134
200234
200323
200422
200533
200638
200750
200821
200925
201029
201118
201217
201319
201422
201523
201626
201734
201826
201934
202023
202134
202237
202338
202433