Rosalin Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zah-lin //ˈroʊ.zə.lɪn//

Origin: Latin; Germanic

Meaning: Latin: 'rose'; Germanic: 'gentle horse'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosalin has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," which symbolizes beauty and love. The name evolved through various linguistic forms, beginning with the Latin "Rosalia," a term associated with the festival of roses celebrated in ancient Rome.

This term eventually made its way into Old French as "Rosaline," which was later adopted into Middle English, retaining the floral connotation that has been a significant aspect of its identity. Historically, the name Rosalin has been linked to notable figures and events.

One of the earliest recorded uses of a similar name can be traced back to the medieval period, where it appeared in literature and was often associated with nobility and romantic ideals. The name gained further prominence through its appearance in works such as Shakespeare's "As You Like It," written in the early 17th century, where the character Rosalind embodies themes of love and transformation.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Rosalia, a 12th-century hermitess from Sicily, whose feast day is celebrated on September 4. Culturally, the name Rosalin has been associated with notions of grace and beauty, often linked to the rose's symbolism in art and literature.

The enduring appeal of the name can be attributed to its lyrical quality and the positive associations with the rose, which has been a symbol of love and femininity across various cultures. Diminutive forms such as Rosa or Rosie have also emerged, further enriching the name's legacy while maintaining its floral roots.

Overall, Rosalin reflects a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, making it a name with deep-rooted connections to beauty and nature.

Famous people named Rosalin

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosalin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rosalin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosalin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosalin Franklin is a chemist and X-ray crystallographer best known for her contributions to the discovery of the DNA double helix structure.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosalin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosalin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosalin was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Rosalin has ranked as high as #10670 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Rosalin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosalin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rosalin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rosalin.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 15 15
2023 10 10
2022 19 19
2021 12 12
2020 15 15
2019 17 17
2018 15 15
2017 15 15
2016 17 17
2015 14 14
2014 15 15
2013 7 7
2012 17 17
2011 12 12
2010 8 8
2009 12 12
2008 11 11
2007 17 17
2006 7 7
2005 12 12
2004 8 8
2003 8 8
2002 5 5
1999 5 5
1998 7 7
1996 6 6
1994 8 8
1992 9 9
1991 6 6
1990 8 8
1989 5 5
1988 7 7
1986 7 7
1984 12 12
1983 11 11
1982 9 9
1981 6 6
1980 13 13
1979 8 8
1978 13 13
1977 18 18
1976 14 14
1975 6 6
1974 6 6
1973 6 6
1972 7 7
1971 13 13
1970 13 13
1969 10 10
1968 11 11
1967 11 11
1966 13 13
1964 11 11
1963 6 6
1962 6 6
1961 9 9
1960 10 10
1959 8 8
1958 11 11
1957 10 10
1956 11 11
1955 11 11
1954 7 7
1953 13 13
1952 9 9
1951 6 6
1950 14 14
1949 7 7
1948 7 7
1947 8 8
1946 5 5
1945 7 7
1944 6 6
1943 9 9
1942 6 6
1941 8 8
1940 6 6
1939 6 6
1937 5 5
1936 6 6
1935 6 6
1934 6 6
1930 6 6
1928 11 11
1926 6 6
1924 7 7
1923 12 12
1922 12 12
1921 8 8
1920 6 6
1918 7 7
1917 5 5
1916 6 6
1915 5 5
1914 6 6

Top States for Rosalin (2007)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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