Roslyn Girl

Popularity: #797 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROZ-lin //ˈrɒz.lɪn//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Little rose; Hebrew: Dew of God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roslyn has its roots in the Old Germanic elements "hros," meaning "horse," and "lind," meaning "soft, tender, or weak." This combination suggests a literal meaning of "tender horse" or "gentle horse." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, entering the English language via the Old French form "Roseline," which was a diminutive of "Rose." The transition into English occurred around the 16th century, during a period when names derived from nature and floral elements gained popularity, particularly in the context of the Renaissance's renewed interest in classical themes and the beauty of the natural world. Historically, the name Roslyn is associated with several notable figures and places.

One significant milestone is its use in Scottish history, particularly in the 15th century, when Roslin, a village near Edinburgh, became known for the Roslin Chapel, founded in 1446. This chapel is renowned for its intricate carvings and connections to the Knights Templar, which have contributed to the name's historical resonance.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works, reflecting its cultural significance in the arts and literature over the centuries. Culturally, Roslyn has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing beauty and grace, akin to the rose from which it derives part of its name.

The name has also been associated with themes of love and femininity, further enhancing its appeal across different cultures. The diminutive form "Rosie" has also been historically relevant, often used affectionately in literature and personal naming, though it is not the primary focus of the name's legacy.

Overall, Roslyn's etymological journey and historical milestones contribute to its enduring significance in various cultural contexts.

Famous people named Roslyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Roslyn. 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 Roslyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Roslyn Kind is a singer and actress best known for her albums and performances on Broadway.

Roslyn T. Wilkins is a notable academic best known for her research in sociology and gender studies.

Fictional characters named Roslyn

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Roslyn is a fictional character from the film The Misfits. She is a free-spirited woman who becomes involved with a group of misfits in the Nevada desert.

Sibling suggestions

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

RoxanneRoseRheaReneeRuthRebecca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roslyn. 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.

RosalindRoxanaRosaRomyRainaRheaRinaRochelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roslyn was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Roslyn has ranked as high as #855 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roslyn 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 Roslyn 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 Roslyn.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 151 0 151
2024 167 0 167
2023 154 0 154
2022 190 0 190
2021 159 0 159
2020 159 0 159
2019 189 0 189
2018 167 0 167
2017 180 0 180
2016 218 0 218
2015 181 0 181
2014 190 0 190
2013 172 0 172
2012 141 0 141
2011 140 0 140
2010 113 0 113
2009 99 0 99
2008 94 0 94
2007 72 0 72
2006 66 0 66
2005 62 0 62
2004 65 0 65
2003 53 0 53
2002 34 0 34
2001 53 0 53
2000 50 0 50
1999 44 0 44
1998 53 0 53
1997 40 0 40
1996 49 0 49
1995 65 0 65
1994 43 0 43
1993 72 0 72
1992 62 0 62
1991 59 0 59
1990 55 0 55
1989 66 0 66
1988 80 0 80
1987 57 0 57
1986 70 0 70
1985 74 0 74
1984 82 0 82
1983 70 0 70
1982 80 0 80
1981 87 0 87
1980 85 0 85
1979 92 0 92
1978 84 0 84
1977 117 0 117
1976 111 0 111
1975 95 0 95
1974 119 0 119
1973 141 0 141
1972 139 0 139
1971 157 0 157
1970 188 0 188
1969 200 0 200
1968 181 0 181
1967 192 0 192
1966 232 0 232
1965 281 0 281
1964 283 0 283
1963 268 0 268
1962 288 0 288
1961 309 0 309
1960 296 0 296
1959 330 0 330
1958 341 0 341
1957 335 0 335
1956 376 0 376
1955 297 0 297
1954 233 0 233
1953 235 0 235
1952 277 0 277
1951 246 0 246
1950 271 0 271
1949 221 5 216
1948 238 0 238
1947 243 0 243
1946 194 0 194
1945 180 0 180
1944 164 0 164
1943 195 0 195
1942 195 0 195
1941 172 0 172
1940 160 0 160
1939 148 0 148
1938 159 0 159
1937 121 0 121
1936 148 0 148
1935 133 0 133
1934 148 0 148
1933 145 0 145
1932 186 0 186
1931 233 0 233
1930 258 0 258
1929 226 5 221
1928 270 0 270
1927 301 0 301
1926 264 0 264
1925 250 0 250
1924 255 0 255
1923 262 0 262
1922 235 0 235
1921 233 0 233
1920 216 0 216
1919 183 0 183
1918 177 0 177
1917 170 0 170
1916 147 0 147
1915 120 0 120
1914 95 0 95
1913 65 0 65
1912 45 0 45
1911 38 0 38
1910 21 0 21
1909 17 0 17
1908 11 0 11
1907 12 0 12
1906 14 0 14
1905 16 0 16
1904 14 0 14
1903 10 0 10
1901 7 0 7
1900 5 0 5
1899 6 0 6
1891 5 0 5

Top States for Roslyn (2024)

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 17
16%
WA 13
12%
NY 10
9%
TX 9
8%
WI 8
7%
OH 8
7%
UT 7
6%
FL 7
6%
VA 7
6%
CO 6
6%
KY 6
6%
MO 5
5%
TN 5
5%