Rosaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rosaria is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'rosarium,' meaning 'rose garden' or 'garland of roses.' The name has evolved from its Latin roots and is associated with the Virgin Mary. It embodies traits of beauty and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance. The name became popular in Italy during the Middle Ages and continues to be appreciated today.

The name Rosaria is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rosaria has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Rosaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1192nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1600th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2685th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6782nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8541st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5898th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosaria"

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Pronunciation

/roʊˈzɑːriə/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

The name Rosaria is derived from the Latin word 'rosarium,' meaning 'rose garden' or 'garland of roses.' It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically in the title 'Our Lady of the Rosary.'

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Meaning

rose garden, garland of roses

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Language Evolution

Rosarius (Latin), Rosaria (Italian)

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Historical Usage

The name Rosaria gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly due to its association with the Catholic Church and the devotion to the Virgin Mary.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rosa, Rosie, Rosaline

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Rosaria is viewed as a traditional yet elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace due to its floral meaning.

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Famous People

Rosaria Lombardo, Italian politician, Rosaria Burchiellaro, Italian singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosaria"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Rosaria"

"Rosaria" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1192nd of 9107 721
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1600th of 9204 451
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2685th of 12526 341
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2953rd of 19264 385
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6782nd of 27321 178
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 8541st of 35406 201
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5898th of 30306 253

Regional Popularity of "Rosaria" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Rosaria" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 34.23%
472nd/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 39.97%
622nd/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 48.19%
1171st/2430
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
33.59%
1170th/3483
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 58.70%
2627th/4475
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
87.74%
3937th/4487
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State-by-State Popularity of "Rosaria"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosaria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.