Holding steady.
Popularity of Roselind since 1913
Babies named Roselind per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Roselind is a rare floral compound name that peaked in usage during the 1940s, when it was given to 7 baby girls that decade. According to Social Security data, its first recorded year of use was 1913, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. In the 2020s, fewer than 5 births per year carry the name, consistent with a stable low-trajectory pattern. Though it shares roots with the more common Rosalind, Roselind remains a distinctive choice, never registering in any top state rankings. Its meaning, drawn from the rose and the Germanic lind, connects it to a long English tradition of botanical and virtue names.
Roselind is a modern elaboration of the traditional name Rosalind, blending Rose (from the flower) with the Germanic element lind (meaning "soft, tender" or "lime tree"). While Rosalind was popularized in medieval literature, Roselind emerged as a variant spelling in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century. It has never achieved widespread usage, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lindie
Sibling names for Roselind
Names that share Roselind's style, for a brother or sister.
