Rosita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Rosita originates from Spanish, deriving from the Latin 'rosa,' which means 'rose.' It signifies 'little rose' and has evolved through various forms. The name is often associated with beauty and has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking cultures. It does not have biblical relevance, but it carries connotations of warmth and affection. Variants include Rosa and Rosie, and notable individuals with the name contribute to its recognition.

The name Rosita is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West 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, Rosita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1584th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 924th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 934th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1358th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2445th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4590th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4689th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosita"

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Pronunciation

/roʊˈziːtə/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Rosita is a diminutive form of the name Rosa, which comes from the Latin word 'rosa,' meaning 'rose.' This name is often associated with beauty and femininity.

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Meaning

little rose

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Language Evolution

Rosa (Latin), Rosa (Old Spanish), Rosita (Modern Spanish)

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Historical Usage

Rosita gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries as a term of endearment and as a standalone name during the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rosa, Rosie, Rosalía

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Rosita is perceived as a charming and affectionate name often associated with warmth and kindness.

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Famous People

Rosita Fernández, a renowned Mexican singer, Rosita Appleby, a character from the television show 'Sesame Street'

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosita"

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 "Rosita"

"Rosita" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1584th of 9107 456
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 924th of 9204 1,140
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 934th of 12526 2,209
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1358th of 19264 1,288
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2445th of 27321 756
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4590th of 35406 466
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4689th of 30306 349

Regional Popularity of "Rosita" 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 "Rosita" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 83.39%
1150th/1379
63.86%
1511th/2366
68.83%
786th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
74.84%
1157th/1546
56.68%
882nd/1556
37.82%
890th/2353
30.64%
474th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
52.58%
1171st/2227
33.74%
820th/2430
30.84%
880th/2853
23.71%
658th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
56.42%
1657th/2937
28.19%
982nd/3483
38.69%
1361st/3518
24.80%
1003rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
83.23%
3067th/3685
59.66%
2670th/4475
41.91%
2177th/5194
26.72%
1688th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 63.09%
4614th/7313
35.13%
2622nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 79.40%
5417th/6822
62.95%
3951st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Rosita"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosita" 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.