Rosalia
Girl name · #608 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Rosalia? In official American birth records, Rosalia has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 481 baby girls were named Rosalia, placing it at #608 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1554, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,742 girls born in 2025 was named Rosalia.
Babies named Rosalia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Rosalia first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 9 girls received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2023, with 517 babies and a rank of #579. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rosalia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rosalia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rosalia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Rosalia is most common
Geography matters for names, and Rosalia is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Rosalia is most common in NV (1.2 per 1,000), AZ (0.7 per 1,000), CO (0.6 per 1,000), MA (0.6 per 1,000), CA (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Rosalia is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Rosalia
Statistically, parents drawn to Rosalia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amalia, Aurelia, Emelia, Ophelia, and Giulia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rosalia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 481 | #608 |
| 2024 | 505 | #598 |
| 2023 | 517 | #579 |
| 2022 | 501 | #597 |
| 2021 | 461 | #645 |
| 2020 | 371 | #737 |
| 2019 | 179 | #1287 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1554 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1545 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1644 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1554 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1736 |
| 2013 | 128 | #1660 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1983 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2103 |
| 2010 | 79 | #2386 |
| 2009 | 93 | #2148 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2663 |
| 2007 | 86 | #2257 |
| 2006 | 87 | #2206 |
| 2005 | 86 | #2140 |
| 2004 | 74 | #2326 |
| 2003 | 73 | #2301 |
| 2002 | 82 | #2081 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2096 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rosalia?
In official American birth records, the name Rosalia first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 9 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Rosalia a popular girl name?
Rosalia ranked #608 among girls in 2025 with 481 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1554.
When was the name Rosalia most popular?
Rosalia peaked in 2023, when 517 American girls received the name (ranked #579 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Rosalia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,742 newborn American girls was named Rosalia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.