Rosendo
Rosendo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous path, path of glory, or famous shield.
Origin and history
Rosendo is a traditional Spanish name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning fame and path or shield. It gained prominence through Saint Rudesind (San Rosendo), a 10th-century Galician bishop. In the United States, it is a steady, classic name used mostly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
5,422 babies in the United States have been named Rosendo since 1880. It ranks #1655 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.2 %)
- CA (31.7 %)
- NM (3 %)
- IL (1.6 %)
- AZ (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 176 |
| 1920-1930 | 359 |
| 1930-1940 | 368 |
| 1940-1950 | 443 |
| 1950-1960 | 506 |
| 1960-1970 | 511 |
| 1970-1980 | 607 |
| 1980-1990 | 673 |
| 1990-2000 | 722 |
| 2000-2010 | 567 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Rosendo
- Rosendo Mercado: Musician, Singer
- Rosendo Mateu: Master Perfumer
Nicknames
Chendo, Sendo
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Visigothic name Rudesindus, which combines elements for fame and journey.
- Saint Rosendo was a prominent bishop of Mondoñedo who played a major religious role in medieval Galicia.