Rosita
Meaninglittle rose · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,577
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #779 in 1935
42 babies were named Rosita in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,737 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rosita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,314 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosita, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosita first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #779. Today it's #3,577, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRosita has climbed 1,737 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,577. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Rosita means “little rose”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Rosita
Rosita is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “little rose”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Rosita for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 125 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #779 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,577, with 42 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 1890s | 2.6 | 389,105 girls |
| 1900s | 16 | 62,814 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,201 girls |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,829 girls |
| 1930s | 57 | 17,569 girls |
| 1940s | 59 | 16,929 girls |
| 1950s | 64 | 15,640 girls |
| 1960s | 60 | 16,556 girls |
| 1970s | 44 | 22,712 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,647 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,100 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,548 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 70,323 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 46,985 girls |
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 Rosita
What does the name Rosita mean?
Rosita means “little rose” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Rosita?
Rosita has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Rosita a boy or girl name?
Rosita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosita?
Rosita ranked #3,577 for US girls in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#779).