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Rosario

♀ Girl

Pronounced roh-SA-ryoh /ro.ˈsa.ɾjo/Medium

Meaning: RosaryMedium

In 30 seconds: Rosario is a Spanish name meaning 'rosary,' a name with deep devotional roots that works for girls and boys alike.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningRosary
U.S. rank (2025)#2114 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births89 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,973

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199318962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From Spanish, Rosario refers directly to the rosary, tying the name to prayer and the string of beads that gives it its image. It has long been used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a name of faith, often in honor of Our Lady. Its variations include the Catalan Roser and the Portuguese Rosário.

The name flows in four soft syllables and carries a warm, traditional sound, with forms like Roser and Rozárie showing its reach across languages. It is borne by actress Rosario Dawson and by Olympic water polo champion Rosario Parmegiani.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Rosario is 'rosary', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rosario — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

RoserRozárieRosário

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosario Dawson (1979–present)
    American actress and producer.
  • ★Rosario Parmegiani (1937–2019)
    Italian Olympic gold-medalist water polo player.

If you like Rosario…

Rosa— Shares the 'ros-' opening and the rose imagery behind the rosary.
Rebeca— another Spanish name
Roxana— shares Rosario's Spanish roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosario mean?

Rosario is usually explained as meaning 'rosary' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Rosario?

It's commonly said roh-SA-ryoh /ro.ˈsa.ɾjo/.

Is Rosario a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rosario is used as a girl name.

How popular is Rosario?

In 2024, Rosario ranked #2707 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.

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