How Many People Are Named Rosary?

Complete statistics for the name Rosary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rosary
Very Rare
Latin

Rosary means 'garland of roses' and is very rare, with only 1 in 924,630 Americans bearing this name. There are 357 people named Rosary living today, making it a name that's slowly rising in popularity but still feels classic.

~357
Living in US
1 in 924,630
Americans
1943
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Garland of roses
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Devout Gentle Pious
33
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 33 are believed to be natural leaders and peacemakers.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,269
Worldwide Bearers
#156,663
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
979
🇺🇸 United States
781
🇳🇬 Nigeria
112
🇮🇳 India
87
🇻🇪 Venezuela
37
🇧🇷 Brazil
29
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
20
🇳🇱 Netherlands
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
357 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
108
Would be under 30 (19%)
57
Would be 30–60 (10%)
409
Would be over 60 (71%)

All 574 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1943

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
41
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rosary Through the Generations

Rosary peaked in popularity in 1943 with 18 births, reflecting its traditional roots. Today, most people named Rosary are over 60, with 71% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew. The average age of someone named Rosary is 68, suggesting that while the name is becoming more popular again, it remains closely associated with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 32
Louisiana 15

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosary's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Rosary

How Many People Have the Name Rosary?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 357 people in the United States currently share the name Rosary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 924,630 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosary a Common or Rare Name?

Rosary is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rosary Mean?

Rosary means "garland of roses" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rosary in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rosary Most Popular?

The name Rosary reached peak popularity in 1943, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rosary?

Approximately 357 people named Rosary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 574. That works out to roughly 1 in 924,630 Americans.

Is Rosary a rare name?

Rosary is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 924,630 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosary mean?

Rosary means "garland of roses" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Rosary more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rosary are male and 100% are female.

When was Rosary most popular?

Rosary peaked in 1943 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US357
All-Time Births574
1 in X1 in 924,630
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1943
World Rank#156,663
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.