Declining since 2018, #979 for girls today.
Popularity of Roselyn since 1894
Babies named Roselyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 62 |
| 1910s | 492 |
| 1920s | 1,043 |
| 1930s | 1,011 |
| 1940s | 1,007 |
| 1950s | 924 |
| 1960s | 644 |
| 1970s | 420 |
| 1980s | 436 |
| 1990s | 440 |
| 2000s | 2,548 |
| 2010s | 3,615 |
| 2020s | 1,903 |
Meaning & origin
Roselyn is a modern feminine name that combines the classic appeal of Rose with the fashionable -lyn suffix. First recorded in the United States in 1894, the name saw its greatest popularity in the 2010s, peaking in 2018. As of 2025, Roselyn ranks 979th nationally, with about 1 in 6,206 newborn girls receiving the name. Its usage has been falling since the 2018 peak, reflecting a broader shift away from -lyn endings. The name has been most common in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. As a blend name, Roselyn does not carry a single historical meaning but is valued for its soft, floral sound and the nickname options Rose and Rosie.
Roselyn is a modern coinage, blending the floral name Rose with the popular suffix -lyn (a variant of -line or -lind). It first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century and gained steady use, particularly from the 1950s onward. The name reflects a trend of creating feminine names by attaching -lyn to existing names or word stems.
Where Roselyn 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: Rose, Rosie, Lyn
Sibling names for Roselyn
Names that share Roselyn's style, for a brother or sister.
