Rosaline Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationROZ-uh-leen / /ˈrɒz.ə.laɪn/Latin; English; French
Meaning
rose; little rose; derived from the Latin 'rosa'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosaline has Latin roots, derived from 'rosa', meaning 'rose', which has been a symbol of beauty and love throughout history. In English literature, Rosaline appears in Shakespeare's works, notably in 'Romeo and Juliet', where she is a character associated with unrequited love. The French variant gained popularity in the medieval period, often linked to romantic and poetic traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rosalind
- Rosalina
- Rosie
International Variants
- Rosalía (Spanish)
- Rosa (Italian)
- Roseline (French)
Famous people named Rosaline
Rosaline H. M. — American poet.
Rosaline S. — notable actress.
Fictional characters named Rosaline
Rosaline — Romeo and Juliet.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosaline was first seen in the United States in 1891. Rosaline has ranked as high as #806 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Rosaline has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rosaline (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 15 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 33 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 55 |
| 1916 | 59 |
| 1917 | 63 |
| 1918 | 69 |
| 1919 | 67 |
| 1920 | 76 |
| 1921 | 71 |
| 1922 | 64 |
| 1923 | 78 |
| 1924 | 86 |
| 1925 | 85 |
| 1926 | 75 |
| 1927 | 64 |
| 1928 | 88 |
| 1929 | 67 |
| 1930 | 67 |
| 1931 | 61 |
| 1932 | 47 |
| 1933 | 54 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 47 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 49 |
| 1939 | 40 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 34 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 30 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 55 |