Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosalynd since 1917
Babies named Rosalynd per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1977, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosalynd's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 9 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Rosalynd is a rare feminine name first recorded in 1917. It reached its peak in 1926 but has remained uncommon since, with no recent ranking. The name's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a sharp decline or revival. While it shares the classic 'rose' element, its unusual -y combination sets it apart from more common variants. As it has not appeared in the top 1000, its 1-in-N ratio is very high, indicating extreme rarity. The name did not have strong regional ties, with no top states recorded.
Rosalynd is likely a modern elaboration of Rosalind, itself from Latin rosa 'rose' and Germanic lind 'soft, tender'. It appears to have gained modest use in the early 20th century, with its peak in the 1920s. Its spelling may have been influenced by the suffix -lyn, popular in American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Roz, Lyn, Ros
Sibling names for Rosalynd
Names that share Rosalynd's style, for a brother or sister.
