Is Rocio a boy's or girl's name?

Rocio is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 426 recorded births.

When was Rocio most popular?

Rocio reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 450 births that year. It is currently ranked #2681 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rocio?

Rocio is currently ranked #2681 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 13,287 babies since 1952.

Rocio

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysDeclining Also a pet name

#2681▼ 196in 2024

Meaning & Origin

dew

Rocio is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, meaning 'dew' — from the Spanish rocio, the droplets of moisture that form overnight on grass and leaves. The name is strongly associated with Our Lady of the Rocio, a revered Marian apparition and pilgrimage site in Andalusia, Spain, giving it deep Catholic spiritual significance.

Rocio is extremely popular in Spain, particularly in Andalusia, and is widely used among Hispanic communities in the United States. The pilgrimage to El Rocio (the Whitsuntide Romeria) is one of Spain's largest religious gatherings, reinforcing the name's powerful cultural and devotional associations.

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Popularity Over Time

Rocio was #864 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2681, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rocio
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	353	#2533	▼
2010s	1,033	#2031	▼
2000s	2,529	#984	▼
1990s	3,852	#609	▲
1980s	3,341	#579	▲
1970s	1,773	#839	▲
1960s	347	#2281	▲
1950s	59	#4859	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(72 years, 1952–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rocio
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	65	#2681	-7 (-9.7%)
2023	72	#2485	+8 (12.5%)
2022	64	#2717	-21 (-24.7%)
2021	85	#2209	+18 (26.9%)
2020	67	#2574	-11 (-14.1%)
2019	78	#2324	+8 (11.4%)
2018	70	#2528	-2 (-2.8%)
2017	72	#2504	-2 (-2.7%)
2016	74	#2474	-30 (-28.8%)
2015	104	#1948	+7 (7.2%)
2014	97	#2031	-13 (-11.8%)
2013	110	#1845	-39 (-26.2%)
2012	149	#1502	+23 (18.3%)
2011	126	#1678	-27 (-17.6%)
2010	153	#1480	-72 (-32.0%)
2009	225	#1127	+29 (14.8%)
2008	196	#1273	-19 (-8.8%)
2007	215	#1187	-59 (-21.5%)
2006	274	#955	+31 (12.8%)
2005	243	#1007	-42 (-14.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Rocio as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Rocio has also been given to 426 boys in the U.S. since 1971.

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Current rank

426

Total births

1991

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rocio be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rocio is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2681. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Rocio has two lives

Rocio, the baby name

#2681girls

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1952–2024) · Methodology