A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosalin since 1914
Babies named Rosalin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosalin's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalin is a delicate, uncommon name that likely emerged as a variant of Rosalind in the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, but never gained widespread use. Its peak popularity came in 1977, though even then it was rare. Since 2001, the name has been on a slow upward trajectory, but as of 2025 it remains quite unusual, with only 1 in every 107,151 babies receiving the name and a current rank of 7,133. The name's soft sound and floral association give it a gentle appeal, and its scarcity makes it a distinctive choice.
Rosalin is likely a modern variant or diminutive of Rosalind, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender). It may also have been influenced by the Latin 'rosa' (rose). The name gained some usage in the early 20th century but has never been common, with its peak in 1977. Its spelling variant Rosalyn is also seen.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lin
Sibling names for Rosalin
Names that share Rosalin's style, for a brother or sister.
