Rising since 1993, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Roslynn since 1929
Babies named Roslynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 127 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 331 |
| 2020s | 189 |
Meaning & origin
Roslynn is a modern variant of Roslyn, which itself draws from both the Germanic name Rosalind (meaning 'gentle horse') and the Scottish place-name Ross (meaning 'promontory'). First recorded in the U.S. in 1929, the name remained rare for decades before a notable rise beginning in the 1990s. It reached its peak rank of 4,067 in 2014, with about 1 in 45,922 newborns that year receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been steadily rising since 1993, and it has seen particular use in Texas. Roslynn offers a blend of vintage charm and contemporary spelling, with nicknames like Roz and Lynn providing versatility.
Roslynn is a modern spelling variant of Roslyn, which itself is a blend or alteration of Rosalind and Roslyn. Rosalind derives from the Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender), while Roslyn is a feminine form of the Scottish place-name Ross, from Gaelic 'ros' (promontory). The name began to appear in the United States in the early 20th century and gained modest popularity, particularly in the 2010s.
Where Roslynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roz, Rossi, Lynn
Sibling names for Roslynn
Names that share Roslynn's style, for a brother or sister.
