Roselyn
Roselyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pretty rose or gentle horse.
Origin and history
Roselyn is a feminine name of Germanic origin, often interpreted as a variant of Rosalind, meaning 'gentle horse' or combined with Latin elements to mean 'beautiful rose'. It has steadily increased in popularity in the United States over recent decades as a soft, classic-sounding choice. Parents appreciate its blend of traditional floral charm and modern spelling variation.
Popularity in the United States
14,556 babies in the United States have been named Roselyn since 1880. It ranks #1300 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #819.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 492 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,043 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,011 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,007 |
| 1950-1960 | 924 |
| 1960-1970 | 644 |
| 1970-1980 | 420 |
| 1980-1990 | 436 |
| 1990-2000 | 440 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,548 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,615 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,903 |
Famous people named Roselyn
- Roselyn Sánchez: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Although associated with roses today, the older Germanic name Rosalind originally derived from 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft/gentle).
- The Roselyn spelling gained noticeable traction in the U.S. in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside other -lyn ending names.