Rosalynn Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROZ-uh-lin //ˈrɒzəˌlɪn//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Little rose; Latin: Rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosalynn is a modern variation of the name Rosalind, which has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," combined with the Old Germanic element "lind," meaning "soft, tender, or gentle." The name Rosalind was popularized in the English-speaking world during the late Middle Ages, particularly through its use in literature, most notably in William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," written in the early 17th century. The name's journey into English can be traced back to the Latin and Germanic influences that shaped early medieval naming conventions, with the earliest forms appearing in the 14th century as Rosalind and its variants.
Historically, the name Rosalind has been associated with various literary and cultural figures, contributing to its significance. In addition to Shakespeare's work, the name appears in other literary contexts, including the 19th-century poem "Rosalind" by the English poet John Keats.
The name has also been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including Rosalind Franklin, a key figure in the discovery of the DNA double helix structure in the 20th century. The name's connection to the rose, a symbol of beauty and love, has further solidified its place in various cultural narratives.
Culturally, the name Rosalynn, as a derivative of Rosalind, carries connotations of beauty and gentleness, often evoking the imagery of roses in art and literature. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms such as Rose or Rosie being commonly used.
This adaptability and the inherent beauty associated with the name have contributed to its enduring appeal in various contexts, from literature to personal naming traditions.
Famous people named Rosalynn
In this section, you will find notable people named Rosalynn. 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 Rosalynn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Rosalynn Carter is a former First Lady of the United States best known for her work on mental health advocacy and the Carter Center.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosalynn was first seen in the United States in 1935.
Rosalynn has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Rosalynn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosalynn 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 Rosalynn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rosalynn (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 16 | |
| OH | 11 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| MO | 8 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| IA | 5 | |
| AZ | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
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 Rosalynn.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2020 | 170 |
| 2019 | 162 |
| 2018 | 145 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2016 | 115 |
| 2015 | 135 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2011 | 92 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1977 | 89 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |