Declining since 2001, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosalinda since 1914
Babies named Rosalinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 144 |
| 1940s | 1,279 |
| 1950s | 2,518 |
| 1960s | 2,522 |
| 1970s | 2,201 |
| 1980s | 2,006 |
| 1990s | 1,420 |
| 2000s | 1,867 |
| 2010s | 1,022 |
| 2020s | 572 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalinda is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, and saw its peak popularity in 2000. Since 2001, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 2153rd, with approximately 1 in every 18689 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Arizona, Texas, and North Carolina. Its melodic combination of 'rose' and 'beautiful' gives it a romantic, classic feel that appeals to parents drawn to floral or Spanish-Italian heritage names.
Rosalinda is a Spanish and Italian name combining 'rosa' (rose) and 'linda' (beautiful, pretty). It emerged as a feminine given name in the Romance-language world, related to names like Rosalind and Rosaline. The name gained some popularity through literature and opera, particularly in the 19th century.
Where Rosalinda 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosa, Linda, Rosie, Rose
Sibling names for Rosalinda
Names that share Rosalinda's style, for a brother or sister.
