Is Rosalind a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rosalind is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Rosalind?

It’s currently ranked #802 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Rosalind?

ROZ-uh-lind · IPA: //ˈrɒz.ə.lɪnd//

Rosalind Girl

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROZ-uh-lind / /ˈrɒz.ə.lɪnd/

Latin; Old French

Meaning

Latin: 'rose'; Old French: 'gentle horse'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosalind has roots in Latin, where it is derived from 'rosa', meaning 'rose'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Renaissance, partly due to its use in literature. Notably, Rosalind is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', which contributed to its enduring appeal. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing beauty and grace.

Trend Summary

Rosalind has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Rosaline
Rosalinda

International Variants

Rosalinda (Spanish)
Rosalyn (English)
Rosalinde (German)

Famous people named Rosalind

Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist known for her contributions to the understanding of DNA.

Rosalind Russell was an American actress celebrated for her roles in classic films during the mid-20th century.

Rosalind Wiseman is an American author and educator recognized for her work on adolescent social dynamics.

Rosalind Hursthouse is a New Zealand philosopher known for her work in ethics and feminist philosophy.

Fictional characters named Rosalind

Rosalind is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', known for her intelligence and wit.

Rosalind is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', where she is depicted as a fairy.

Sibling Suggestions

Rose Lindsey Rosa Lina Renee Lydia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosalind was first seen in the United States in 1888. Rosalind has ranked as high as #611 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rosalind has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rosalind (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	17	25%
OH	10	15%
FL	10	15%
NC	10	15%
NY	8	12%
MA	7	10%
TX	5	7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1888	7
1889	10
1890	13
1891	13
1892	6
1893	11
1894	14
1895	18
1896	19
1897	24
1898	26
1899	14
1900	20
1901	26
1902	18
1903	26
1904	38
1905	35
1906	27
1907	42
1908	36
1909	46
1910	55
1911	66
1912	86
1913	117
1914	163
1915	156
1916	190
1917	192
1918	201
1919	177
1920	210
1921	221
1922	238
1923	249
1924	243
1925	214
1926	203
1927	207
1928	151
1929	157
1930	130
1931	124
1932	125
1933	111
1934	118
1935	156
1936	196
1937	295
1938	264
1939	336
1940	368
1941	409
1942	537
1943	516
1944	337
1945	368
1946	444
1947	456
1948	499
1949	475
1950	571
1951	505
1952	500
1953	518
1954	466
1955	421
1956	571
1957	544
1958	585
1959	650
1960	649
1961	625
1962	634
1963	546
1964	543
1965	652
1966	505
1967	460
1968	369
1969	367
1970	368
1971	296
1972	266
1973	214
1974	184
1975	188
1976	202
1977	178
1978	155
1979	117
1980	99
1981	93
1982	104
1983	97
1984	106
1985	97
1986	90
1987	79
1988	77
1989	80
1990	79
1991	73
1992	67
1993	49
1994	49
1995	43
1996	48
1997	45
1998	40
1999	42
2000	38
2001	39
2002	40
2003	48
2004	45
2005	35
2006	40
2007	49
2008	34
2009	36
2010	49
2011	62
2012	74
2013	91
2014	101
2015	146
2016	162
2017	198
2018	184
2019	185
2020	153
2021	172
2022	156
2023	155
2024	148