Rosaline
Rosaline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gentle horse, soft, or beautiful rose.
Origin and history
Rosaline is a classic name of Germanic origin, brought to England via the Normans. Historically derived from roots meaning 'horse' and 'soft' or 'tender', it later became associated with the Latin phrase for 'beautiful rose'. In the United States, it remains a charming and moderately used traditional name with literary ties to Shakespeare.
Popularity in the United States
3,984 babies in the United States have been named Rosaline since 1880. It ranks #2794 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.6 %)
- CA (20.9 %)
- PA (15.1 %)
- HI (11.6 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 436 |
| 1920-1930 | 754 |
| 1930-1940 | 479 |
| 1940-1950 | 336 |
| 1950-1960 | 341 |
| 1960-1970 | 266 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 380 |
Famous people named Rosaline
- Rosaline Elbay: Actress, Writer
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Rosa, Lynn
Fun facts
- Rosaline is famously the unseen love interest of Romeo in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet before he meets Juliet.
- Originally derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'soft', medieval Latin influences transformed its interpretation to 'beautiful rose'.