A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosaline since 1891
Babies named Rosaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 107 |
| 1910s | 436 |
| 1920s | 754 |
| 1930s | 479 |
| 1940s | 336 |
| 1950s | 341 |
| 1960s | 266 |
| 1970s | 195 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 380 |
Meaning & origin
Rosaline is a name that carries a gentle floral elegance, rooted in the Latin word for rose. Although it has been in use since at least 1891, its popularity peaked in 1928, reflecting the broader trend of romantic, elaborate names in the early 20th century. After a long period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2002, showing a revival that aligns with renewed interest in vintage and literary names. In its latest recorded year, 2025, Rosaline ranked 2,173 with a 1-in-18,909 birth rate. The name is most frequently given in Ohio, Florida, and Texas, indicating a scattered but consistent presence across the United States. Its Shakespearean and medieval associations lend it a classic yet distinctive feel, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Rosaline is a diminutive of Rose, derived from the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, possibly influenced by the Italian name Rosalina. The name appears in Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost' and 'Romeo and Juliet' as Rosaline, a character Romeo loves before meeting Juliet.
Where Rosaline is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosaline” around the world
Where Rosaline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa, Lina, Rose
Sibling names for Rosaline
Names that share Rosaline's style, for a brother or sister.
