Rising since 1996, #680 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosalina since 1914
Babies named Rosalina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 141 |
| 1930s | 159 |
| 1940s | 164 |
| 1950s | 237 |
| 1960s | 279 |
| 1970s | 320 |
| 1980s | 419 |
| 1990s | 363 |
| 2000s | 467 |
| 2010s | 1,278 |
| 2020s | 1,881 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalina is a delicate and romantic name that has been steadily climbing in popularity since 1996. First recorded in the United States in 1914, it reached its peak rank of 680 in 2025, with about 1 in every 3,854 newborn girls receiving the name. Its rise in recent decades reflects a broader trend toward vintage and floral names. Geography also plays a role: the name has been especially well-liked in Kansas, Oregon, and Nevada. Parents drawn to Rosalina often appreciate its lyrical sound and its connection to the rose, a universal symbol of love and beauty. While it remains less common than Rosalind or Rosa, its gentle elegance continues to charm a new generation of families.
Rosalina is a diminutive of Rosa, derived from the Latin word rosa meaning 'rose'. It is a common name in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with the Virgin Mary under the title Rosa Mystica. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.
Where Rosalina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosalina” around the world
Where Rosalina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosa, Rosie, Lina, Ros
Variants: Rosalina (Spanish), Rosalina (Italian), Rosaline, Rosalind, Rosalinda
Sibling names for Rosalina
Names that share Rosalina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gabriella, Sofia, Valentina, Elena, Juliana, Antonina, Avelina, Celestina, Josephina, Michelina, Violetta, Contina, Delphina, Germani, Rozetta, Sylvana, Diamantina, Everlina, Marcellina, Marialena, Nicolena, Seferina, Bellina, Charlina, Darlina, Mariaalice, Merlina, Severina, Teresina, Verania
Brothers: Matteo, Luca, Adrian, Marco, Sebastian, Sabino, Alvino, Celestino, Rosalio, Silverio, Abelino, Catalino
