Rosita
How to say it: roh-SEE-tuh · /roʊˈsitə/
Spanish diminutive of Rosa, 'rose' - affectionate classic in Spanish-speaking world.
Rosita was the 2,599th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 42 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are up about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,151 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,599 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 42 |
| Share of births | 1 in 78,936 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | +68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,151 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rosita peaked in the 1950s.
What goes with it
Parents who love Rosita also love
Nicknames
- Rosa
- Rosie
- Rita
Honouring a Rosita in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rosita is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
Famous people named Rosita
- Rosita Quintana (1925–2021)Argentine-born Mexican actress, singer and songwriter
- Rosita Gandores (born 1938)Spanish singer and Vedette
- Rosita Sokou (1923–2021)Greek journalist, author, playwright, translator
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