Is Rosalyn a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rosalyn is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Rosalyn?

It’s currently ranked #653 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Rosalyn?

ROZ-uh-lin · IPA: //ˈrɒz.ə.lɪn//

Rosalyn Girl

Popularity: #653 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROZ-uh-lin / /ˈrɒz.ə.lɪn/

Latin; Old German

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosalyn has roots in both Latin and Old German. It is often associated with the Latin word for 'rose', symbolizing beauty and love. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century. Variants of the name have appeared in various cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

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

Variants

Rosalind
Rosaline
Roslyn

International Variants

Rosalía (Spanish)
Rosalinde (German)
Rosalyn (English)

Famous people named Rosalyn

Rosalyn Sussman Yalow was an American medical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1977.

Rosalyn Tureck was an American pianist and harpsichordist known for her interpretations of Bach's works.

Rosalyn Drexler is an American artist and writer recognized for her contributions to pop art.

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude is a sports broadcaster and former collegiate basketball player.

Fictional characters named Rosalyn

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

Rosalyn is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', often depicted as a strong and strategic leader.

Sibling Suggestions

Rose Lyn Rosa Lynn Renee Lila Ella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosalyn was first seen in the United States in 1899. Rosalyn has ranked as high as #695 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rosalyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rosalyn (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	44	17%
TX	31	12%
NY	18	7%
OH	14	6%
MN	14	6%
PA	12	5%
WA	12	5%
TN	11	4%
FL	10	4%
IN	8	3%
MO	8	3%
WI	7	3%
IL	7	3%
AZ	7	3%
KY	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1899	7
1900	6
1903	14
1904	7
1905	12
1906	13
1907	14
1908	13
1909	21
1910	16
1911	18
1912	39
1913	56
1914	59
1915	108
1916	104
1917	89
1918	118
1919	133
1920	132
1921	147
1922	141
1923	146
1924	189
1925	190
1926	176
1927	192
1928	186
1929	170
1930	196
1931	161
1932	187
1933	158
1934	189
1935	152
1936	166
1937	180
1938	199
1939	243
1940	236
1941	238
1942	265
1943	251
1944	213
1945	221
1946	277
1947	270
1948	299
1949	310
1950	348
1951	370
1952	417
1953	419
1954	397
1955	422
1956	385
1957	343
1958	344
1959	334
1960	319
1961	341
1962	284
1963	308
1964	278
1965	304
1966	257
1967	245
1968	246
1969	226
1970	237
1971	226
1972	187
1973	163
1974	151
1975	124
1976	198
1977	245
1978	231
1979	220
1980	208
1981	180
1982	177
1983	150
1984	145
1985	167
1986	145
1987	140
1988	115
1989	125
1990	107
1991	113
1992	118
1993	95
1994	91
1995	89
1996	75
1997	86
1998	74
1999	85
2000	85
2001	96
2002	107
2003	96
2004	117
2005	127
2006	153
2007	113
2008	141
2009	157
2010	148
2011	159
2012	165
2013	196
2014	271
2015	223
2016	283
2017	298
2018	313
2019	312
2020	322
2021	332
2022	290
2023	252
2024	303