Rosary
Every Rosary since 1917 — 580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosary
Rosary is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,584 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 580 American babies have been named Rosary. Its peak came in 1943, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosary stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosary year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,584 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,198 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,963 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,920 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,785 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,293 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,666 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,052 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,791 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,758 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,002 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,622 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,069 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,673 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,778 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,682 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,939 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,644 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,712 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,785 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,307 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,096 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,998 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,625 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,120 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,454 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,894 |
| 1930 | 10 | #3,017 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,322 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,633 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rosary in 2025?
Rosary ranked #14,584 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosary?
580 babies have been named Rosary in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosary most popular?
Rosary peaked in 1943, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Rosary a boy or girl name?
Rosary is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosary rising or falling?
Rosary is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.