Rosita
Every Rosita since 1888 — 6,726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosita
Rosita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,634 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 6,726 American babies have been named Rosita. Its peak came in 1966, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Rosita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,634 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,360 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,970 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,028 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,225 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,461 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,250 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,120 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,294 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,256 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,799 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,959 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,676 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,394 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,067 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,947 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,677 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,521 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,368 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,980 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,250 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,718 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,375 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,868 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,851 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,647 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,922 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,945 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,581 |
| 1980 | 75 | #1,568 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,751 |
| 1970 | 100 | #1,163 |
| 1965 | 97 | #1,066 |
| 1960 | 117 | #998 |
| 1955 | 135 | #836 |
| 1950 | 115 | #817 |
| 1945 | 67 | #939 |
| 1940 | 61 | #923 |
| 1935 | 75 | #784 |
| 1930 | 54 | #1,011 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,371 |
| 1920 | 28 | #1,579 |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,035 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,503 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,183 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,542 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rosita in 2025?
Rosita ranked #3,634 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosita?
6,726 babies have been named Rosita in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosita most popular?
Rosita peaked in 1966, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Rosita a boy or girl name?
Rosita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosita rising or falling?
Rosita is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.