Holding steady.
Popularity of Rosiland since 1942
Babies named Rosiland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 188 |
| 1960s | 257 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rosiland is a rare and ornate variant of the more familiar Rosalind. First recorded in the United States in 1942, it reached its peak popularity in 1965, though even then it never cracked the top 1000, remaining a true rarity. The name has maintained a remarkably stable trajectory over the decades, never experiencing a sudden spike or decline. Rosiland never appeared on any state-level popularity charts, indicating its use is scattered and infrequent. The name likely appeals to parents who appreciate the classic sound of Rosalind but want a more distinctive spelling. Its similarity to names like Rosalind and Rosalinde puts it in the company of vintage floral-tinged names that feel both literary and romantic.
Rosiland is a variant spelling of Rosalind, a name dating to the medieval period. Rosalind derives from Old Germanic elements hros 'horse' and lind 'soft, tender', or from the Latin rosa 'rose' combined with linda 'beautiful'. The name was popularized by Shakespeare's heroine in 'As You Like It' (1599). Rosiland likely arose by analogy with other -land names such as Roland.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa, Lindy, Roz
Sibling names for Rosiland
Names that share Rosiland's style, for a brother or sister.
