Rosalio
Rosalio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Famous land or rose garden.
Origin and history
Rosalio is a masculine name of Germanic origin, brought into Spanish as a variant derived from Rosalia or combined Germanic roots associated with fame and horse, or adapted from the Late Latin floral tradition. It has a long history of traditional use in Spanish-speaking communities and remains a rare, distinctive choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,058 babies in the United States have been named Rosalio since 1880. It ranks #2847 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.6 %)
- CA (35.6 %)
- NM (0.46 %)
- IL (0.38 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 229 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 203 |
| 1980-1990 | 236 |
| 1990-2000 | 253 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Rosalio
- Rosalio Muñoz: Activist, Community Leader
Nicknames
Chalio, Sal, Lio
Fun facts
- It represents a masculine adaptation of Rosalia, blending Latin floral elements with ancient Germanic name roots.
- Though never a top-tier mainstream hit, Rosalio has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records for over a century.