Rosalyn

Rosalyn - A very unique female name

Rosalyn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #957. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rosalyn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rosalyn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rosalyn. The baby girl name Rosalyn was given to 186 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1045 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,008 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rosalyn peaked in popularity 74 years ago in 1952 on position 410.

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Rosalyn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rosalyn is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #495 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,258.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rosalyn is where you live.

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Rosalyn origin and meaning

Variant of Rosalind (Germanic, via Shakespeare)

A spelling variant of Rosalind — from Germanic hros 'horse' + lind 'gentle, soft,' reshaped by association with Latin rosa, 'rose'

Rosalyn is Rosalind — the witty heroine of Shakespeare's As You Like It — respelled under the pull of Rose and the -lyn ending. The underlying Germanic name meant something like 'gentle horse,' but centuries of rose association have overwritten that in practice. This spelling peaked in 1952 and has been falling, gently, ever since.

Origin uncertain

Rosalyn is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Rosalyn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rosalyn, sorted by popularity.

Rosalind / Roslyn / Rosalinda / Roselyn / Rosalina / Rosalynn / Roselynn / Rosaline / Roseline / Rozlyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Rosalyn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rosalyn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rosalyn?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROZ-uh-lin · /ˈrɒzəlɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rosalind — The Shakespearean original, a separate established name
• Roselyn — The sister respelling in this same data set
• Rosalynn — A doubled-n variant, borne by the former First Lady in that exact spelling — see the watch-out

Nicknames: RoseRosieLyn

Famous bearers

• Rosalyn Yalow — American medical physicist and Nobel laureate for developing the radioimmunoassay (1921–2011) Contemporary

Style

LiteraryVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Rosalyn for Shakespearean romance in a spelling that leans into the rose. It feels gracious and literary, with Rosie in reserve.

Worth knowing

• Famous-bearer trap: Rosalynn Carter spelled her name Rosalynn, not Rosalyn — spellings in this family are not interchangeable
• Rosalyn/Rosalind/Rosalynn/Roselyn paperwork mix-ups are routine