Rosolino
An Italian masculine name derived from the word "rosolia" meaning "measles".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rosolino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rosolino today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosolino births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosolino. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosolino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,312
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Rosolino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosolino by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rosolino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosolino
The name Rosolino has its roots in the Italian language and culture. It is derived from the Latin name "Rosolinus," which itself comes from the Italian word "rosolo," meaning "little rose." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a rosy complexion or who was associated with roses in some way.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rosolino dates back to the 13th century in Italy. During the Middle Ages, it was particularly common in Sicily and other parts of southern Italy, where it was sometimes spelled as "Rusolino" or "Rusolinu."
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rosolino was Rosolino Pilo, a Sicilian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the wars between the Aragonese and the Angevins over the control of Sicily.
In the 16th century, there was a Rosolino Gualterio, a noted Italian painter and architect who worked in Naples and other parts of southern Italy. He is particularly known for his frescoes and altarpieces in various churches and cathedrals of the region.
The 17th century saw the birth of Rosolino Venuti, an Italian antiquarian and archaeologist who made important contributions to the study of ancient Roman and Greek art and architecture. He was born in Cortona, Tuscany, in 1655 and died in Rome in 1725.
Another notable figure with the name Rosolino was Rosolino Pilo, a Sicilian writer and journalist who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento movement and played a role in the unification of Italy.
In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Rosolino was Rosolino Paternò, an Italian-American boxer who was active in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Rosie," he was a successful featherweight and lightweight boxer who held several world titles during his career.
While the name Rosolino has its origins in Italy, it has been used to some extent in other parts of the world, particularly among Italian immigrant communities. However, it remains most closely associated with its Italian roots and the rich cultural and historical significance it holds within that context.
People
Rosolino + last name combinations
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FAQ
Rosolino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosolino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosolino going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Rosolino a common name?
We classify Rosolino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosolino most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosolino was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosolino is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rosolino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosolino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosolino in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rosolino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosolino in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rosolino can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Rosolino?
Find out how many people have the name Rosolino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.