The nameRosario
Rosario is a devotional name: feminine in Spanish, masculine in Italian.
- Unisex name
- Spanish and Italian
Meaning
Rosario means "rosary" and honours Our Lady of the Rosary.
Origin
Spanish and Italian.
History
In the United States Rosario reached 742nd place for girls in 1953 and 487th for boys in 1917, when many Italian families had arrived.
Famous people named Rosario
- Rosario Dawson, actress
Popularity of the name Rosario
Rosario in the United States
Rosario was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 1,902 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Rosario. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Rosario in the United States were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 94 births a year.
Rosario in France
Rosario was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 630 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Rosario. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Rosario in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Rosario
Names from the same generation as Rosario, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosario mean?
Rosario means "rosary" and honours Our Lady of the Rosary.
What is the origin of the name Rosario?
Spanish and Italian.
Is Rosario a girl's or a boy's name?
Rosario is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 66% of the babies named Rosario are girls.
How popular is the name Rosario?
In 2024, Rosario was the 2691st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 64 births.
What are good sibling names for Rosario?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Francisca, Elvira, Manuela and Daria for a sister, Hernán, Mikel, Freddie and Ervin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Rosario?
Rosario Dawson, actress.