Declining since 2022, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Roslin since 1924
Babies named Roslin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Roslin is a delicate and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1924. Despite its long history, it has never broken into mainstream popularity; as of 2025 it ranks 7,491th, with about 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls receiving the name. Its recent peak year was 2025, although its trajectory has been falling since 2022. Roslin is predominantly used for girls and has no top states, reflecting its wide but sparse distribution. The name likely blends the timeless appeal of Rose with a fashionable -lin suffix, giving it a gentle, whimsical quality that fits with contemporary naming trends.
Roslin is a relatively modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1924. It likely derives from the flower name Rose, combined with the popular diminutive suffix -lin. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Rosalind, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'gentle horse' or 'beautiful rose.' The name has never been common, maintaining a low rank in U.S. usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ros, Rosie, Lin
Sibling names for Roslin
Names that share Roslin's style, for a brother or sister.
