Rosita
Girl nameRosita has been given to 6,726 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1966.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,726
Peak year
1966 (138 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1888
10-year trend
▲ +83%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Rosita's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #817 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rosita — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rosita.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rosita?
Rosita has been given to 6,726 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rosita peak?
Rosita peaked in 1966, when 138 babies were given the name.
Is Rosita a girl or boy name?
Rosita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Rosita are girls).
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