Rosina
An Italian pet form of Rosa borrowed in the nineteenth century, particularly from the character in Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville (1816).
Every Rosina since 1880 — 5,574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosina
Rosina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,874 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,574 American babies have been named Rosina. Its peak came in 1924, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,874 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,869 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,723 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,598 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,309 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,428 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,585 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,225 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,810 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,153 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,798 |
| 2014 | 28 | #5,004 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,972 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,530 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,066 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,216 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,863 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,346 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,339 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,555 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,764 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,777 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,825 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,410 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,091 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,458 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,860 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,980 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,709 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,583 |
| 1975 | 40 | #2,158 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,504 |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,023 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,917 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,552 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,491 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,510 |
| 1940 | 42 | #1,129 |
| 1935 | 56 | #935 |
| 1930 | 75 | #823 |
| 1925 | 121 | #675 |
| 1920 | 115 | #679 |
| 1915 | 90 | #703 |
| 1910 | 42 | #662 |
| 1905 | 27 | #694 |
| 1900 | 23 | #775 |
| 1895 | 30 | #546 |
| 1890 | 34 | #443 |
| 1885 | 12 | #653 |
| 1880 | 11 | #540 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosina mean?
An Italian pet form of Rosa borrowed in the nineteenth century, particularly from the character in Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville (1816).
How popular is the name Rosina in 2025?
Rosina ranked #5,874 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosina?
5,574 babies have been named Rosina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosina most popular?
Rosina peaked in 1924, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Rosina a boy or girl name?
Rosina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosina rising or falling?
Rosina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.