Rosalynn
Rosalynn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gentle horse or pretty rose, combined with the name suffix -lynn.
Origin and history
Rosalynn is a compound name blending the classic Germanic name Rosalind with the popular English suffix -lynn. Historically derived from roots meaning 'gentle horse' or associated with the Latin phrase 'rosa linda' ('pretty rose'), it has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,533 babies in the United States have been named Rosalynn since 1880. It ranks #2979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1308.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- OH (9 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 104 |
| 1950-1960 | 119 |
| 1960-1970 | 157 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 313 |
| 1990-2000 | 190 |
| 2000-2010 | 339 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,143 |
| 2020-2029 | 835 |
Famous people named Rosalynn
- Rosalynn Carter: First Lady, Activist
- Rosalynn Bliss: Politician, Mayor
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Lynn
Fun facts
- Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter brought significant public recognition to this specific spelling variation.
- It merges ancient Germanic roots with modern English naming trends from the twentieth century.