Rozario
An Italian masculine name derived from the Latin word "rosa", meaning rose.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rozario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rozario today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rozario births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rozario. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rozario with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rozario. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,681
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Rozario: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rozario 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 Rozario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rozario
The name Rozario is believed to have its origins in the Latin language and is derived from the word "rosarium," which means "rose garden" or "garland of roses." This name is closely associated with the Christian tradition and is often used as a feminine form of the name Rosario.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Rozario can be found in the writings of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, who is credited with popularizing the use of the rosary as a devotional practice in the 13th century. In his writings, Saint Dominic referred to the rosary as a "rose garden" or "rosarium," which may have inspired the name Rozario.
The name Rozario gained popularity in various regions throughout Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, where the devotion to the Virgin Mary and the use of the rosary were deeply rooted. It was also widely used in Latin American countries, where the Catholic faith was introduced during the colonial era.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Rozario was Rozario Calvi, an Italian Dominican friar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. Calvi was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy.
Another famous individual with the name Rozario was Rozario da Soledade, a Portuguese nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Virgin Mary.
In the 19th century, Rozario Suriray was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. She was a member of the revolutionary movement and played an active role in supporting the cause of Philippine independence.
Moving into the 20th century, Rozario Agro was an Italian painter and sculptor who was part of the Futurist movement. He was known for his vibrant and dynamic works that captured the spirit of the modern age.
Another notable figure with the name Rozario was Rozario Priyadarshini, an Indian social activist and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting gender equality in India.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Rozario throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Rozario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rozario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rozario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rozario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rozario 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 Rozario a common name?
We classify Rozario 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 Rozario most popular?
The single biggest year for Rozario was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rozario is about 13 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 Rozario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rozario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rozario 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 Rozario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rozario 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 Rozario 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 share the name Rozario?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.