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Rosario
GirlSpanish, Italian· “rosary”
- Meaning
- rosary
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- roh-SAH-ree-oh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,114
- US babies 2025
- 89
- Best rank
- #742 (1953)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Rosario
Rosario is a Spanish and Italian name that means “rosary”.
Rosario is the Spanish and Italian word for rosary, from the Latin rosarium, a rose garden. As a name it honors Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Our Lady of the Rosary, a title of the Virgin Mary. In Spanish-speaking countries it is used for both girls and boys, often as part of María del Rosario, while in Italy it is mostly masculine. The name carries a devotional meaning and a lovely floral root. Charo and Chayo are traditional Spanish nicknames, and Rosa or Rosie also work well.
Popularity over time
Rosario first appears in US Social Security records in 1896. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 37 different years, starting in 1937. Its best national rank was #742 in 1953, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 175 were named Rosario. In 2025, 89 babies were named Rosario, and it ranked #2,114 nationally. That is 29% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,745 in 1920, #811 in 1950, #1,106 in 1980, #1,424 in 2000, #1,781 in 2010, and #2,114 in 2025. Of the 10,974 US girls named Rosario since records began, 14% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 1,398 babies. Since 2010, 1,312 more have been named Rosario.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Regine, Franchesca, Tierney, Tkeyah, and Brieanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rosario ranked highest in Washington, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1215 | 5 |
| California | #1349 | 18 |
| Texas | #1450 | 17 |
| Illinois | #1587 | 5 |
| Florida | #2422 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 81% of US babies named Rosario over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Rosario is usually pronounced roh-SAH-ree-oh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Rosario
A few middle names that flow with Rosario: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rosario
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosario mean?
Rosario is a Spanish and Italian name that means “rosary”.
What is the origin of the name Rosario?
Rosario has Spanish, Italian, and Latin roots. Rosario is the Spanish and Italian word for rosary, from the Latin rosarium, a rose garden.
Is Rosario a popular name?
Not especially. Rosario ranked #2,114 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rosario a boy or girl name?
Rosario is mainly a girl's name. About 81% of US babies named Rosario over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Rosario?
Rosario is usually pronounced roh-SAH-ree-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