Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Rocio
GirlSpanish· “dew”
- Meaning
- dew
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- roh-SEE-oh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,377
- US babies 2025
- 46
- Best rank
- #524 (1991)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Rocio
Rocio is a Spanish name that means “dew”.
Rocio is a Spanish name meaning "dew," from the Latin roscidus, "dewy." It comes from the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Rocío, Our Lady of the Dew, venerated at the shrine of El Rocío in Andalusia, which draws one of Spain's largest pilgrimages each year. As a given name it is especially popular in Spain and Latin America, usually written with an accent on the i. Rocio has a fresh, delicate meaning and a soft rhythm, with Ro as a short form.
Popularity over time
Rocio first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 34 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #524 in 1991, and the most babies received it in 1992, when 450 were named Rocio. In 2025, 46 babies were named Rocio, and it ranked #3,377 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #571 in 1980, #779 in 2000, #1,480 in 2010, and #3,377 in 2025. Of the 13,336 US girls named Rocio since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 3,343 babies. Since 2010, 1,432 more have been named Rocio.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shelbie, Katelin, Kelsea, Maegan, and Karly.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rocio ranked highest in Nevada, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #589 | 5 |
| California | #1918 | 11 |
| Texas | #3698 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rocio is usually pronounced roh-SEE-oh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Rocio
A few middle names that flow with Rocio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rocio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rocio mean?
Rocio is a Spanish name that means “dew”.
What is the origin of the name Rocio?
Rocio has Spanish roots. Rocio is a Spanish name meaning "dew," from the Latin roscidus, "dewy." It comes from the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Rocío, Our Lady of the Dew, venerated at the shrine of El Rocío in Andalusia, which draws one of Spain's largest pilgrimages each year.
Is Rocio a popular name?
Not especially. Rocio ranked #3,377 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rocio a boy or girl name?
Rocio is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rocio?
Rocio is usually pronounced roh-SEE-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings