Rosina
Rosina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Little rose or rose.
Origin and history
Rosina is a classic diminutive of Rosa, derived from the Latin word for the rose flower. It has long been used in Italian, German, and Spanish-speaking cultures, as well as in U.S. usage. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,574 babies in the United States have been named Rosina since 1880. It ranks #2295 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1936.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.6 %)
- PA (12.4 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- NJ (8.4 %)
- NM (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 144 |
| 1890-1900 | 268 |
| 1900-1910 | 288 |
| 1910-1920 | 754 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,108 |
| 1930-1940 | 548 |
| 1940-1950 | 385 |
| 1950-1960 | 434 |
| 1960-1970 | 363 |
| 1970-1980 | 301 |
| 1980-1990 | 240 |
| 1990-2000 | 196 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Rosina
- Rosina Lippi: Author, Linguist
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Sina, Rosa
Fun facts
- Rosina is the lead female character in Gioachino Rossini's famous opera The Barber of Seville.
- It originated as an affectionate Italian diminutive suffix added to the base name Rosa.