Declining since 2016, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosslyn since 1940
Babies named Rosslyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 239 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Rosslyn is a rare, modern feminine name that first entered the U.S. baby name records in 1940. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2016. As of 2025, it ranked 11,932 with an incidence of approximately 1 in every 229,610 births, making it an uncommon choice. The name combines the familiar floral element Rose with the popular suffix -lyn, a pattern seen in many 20th-century coinages like Evelyn and Madelyn. While Rosslyn is sometimes linked to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, the chapel's name derives from the Scots Gaelic "ros" (promontory) and "lin" (pool), unrelated to the name's formation.
Rosslyn is a 20th-century coinage, likely blending the popular floral element "Rose" with the common suffix "-lyn" (from names like Lynn or Linda). It may also be a variant of Rosalind, which derives from the Germanic elements "hros" (horse) and "lind" (tender, soft). The name gained some visibility due to its association with Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, though the place name itself has a different origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lyn, Ros
Sibling names for Rosslyn
Names that share Rosslyn's style, for a brother or sister.
