A 1950s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosalyn since 1899
Babies named Rosalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 100 |
| 1910s | 740 |
| 1920s | 1,669 |
| 1930s | 1,831 |
| 1940s | 2,580 |
| 1950s | 3,779 |
| 1960s | 2,808 |
| 1970s | 1,982 |
| 1980s | 1,552 |
| 1990s | 933 |
| 2000s | 1,192 |
| 2010s | 2,368 |
| 2020s | 1,737 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalyn entered the U.S. naming record in 1899, but it was during the 1950s that it saw its peak year, 1952, when it enjoyed its highest popularity. After declining in usage for decades, it has been rising again since 1997, showing a revival of mid-century charm. In 2025, it ranked 1047, with 1 in every 6782 girls receiving the name. The name's resurgence is particularly notable in states like Kentucky, Maryland, and Oregon, where it has appeared among top state rankings. Rosalyn offers a familiar yet slightly less common alternative to Rosalind or Rosalie, with a soft, vintage sound that appeals to parents drawn to classic revivals.
Rosalyn is a spelling variant of Rosaline, which derives from the Latin rosa 'rose'. It also shows influence from the Old German name Rosalind, composed of hros 'horse' and lind 'soft, tender'. The name emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century, initially as a less common variant of Rosalind, and gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century.
Where Rosalyn 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: Ros, Rosie, Lyn, Roz
Sibling names for Rosalyn
Names that share Rosalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eleanor, Marian, Vivian, Genevieve, Lillian, Charlyn, Joycelyn, Marilynn, Sharlene, Geralyn, Joline, Maralyn, Merilyn, Merlene, Raylene, Candise, Coralyn, Harolyn, Jacklin, Jerelyn, Joelene, Joelyn, Jolynne, Lauralyn, Marillyn, Marlea, Marlyne, Merrilyn, Wendolyn, Geralene, Geralynn, Jonalyn, Lorian, Magdalynn, Michaelene, Ralene, Sherilynn, Jackolyn, Jolayne, Joycelin, Julena, Jurline, Marilyne, Marlean, Marvelyn, Rolene, Sherleen, Tamalyn
Brothers: Julian, Nathaniel, Edmund, Harold, Vincent, Lynwood, Selvin
