Rocio
Meaningdew · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,342
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #521 in 1991
46 babies were named Rocio in the US in 2025. It has dropped 793 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rocio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,965 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rocio, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rocio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRocio first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #521. Today it's #3,342, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRocio was 5.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,158 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 34,965.
- TrendRocio has slipped 793 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,342. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRocio is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #508. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Rocio means “dew”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Rocio
Rocio is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “dew”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-cio”. US birth records list Rocio for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 73 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #521 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,342, with 46 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.7 | 267,559 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 50,736 girls |
| 1970s | 116 | 8,630 girls |
| 1980s | 195 | 5,141 girls |
| 1990s | 213 | 4,686 girls |
| 2000s | 137 | 7,292 girls |
| 2010s | 59 | 16,984 girls |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,410 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,522 boys |
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,497 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 277,778 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Rocio
What does the name Rocio mean?
Rocio means “dew” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Rocio?
Rocio has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Rocio a boy or girl name?
Rocio is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rocio?
Rocio ranked #3,342 for US girls in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#521).