Roslyn
Roslyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gentle horse, tender rose, or headland by the waterfall.
Origin and history
Roslyn is a feminine given name of Old High German and Latin origin, traditionally understood as a combination meaning 'gentle horse' or derived from 'rose'. It also developed as a variant of the Scottish place name Roslin. In the United States, it has been used consistently since the late 19th century as an elegant alternative to Rosalind or Rose.
Popularity in the United States
18,647 babies in the United States have been named Roslyn since 1880. It ranks #1109 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1221.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.6 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- TX (6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 106 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,061 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,507 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,679 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,957 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,941 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,530 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,243 |
| 1980-1990 | 751 |
| 1990-2000 | 542 |
| 2000-2010 | 648 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,691 |
| 2020-2029 | 980 |
Famous people named Roslyn
- Roslyn Kind: Singer, Actress
- Roslyn Swartz: Television Producer
Nicknames
Roz, Rozzie, Rosie, Lyn
Fun facts
- The name blends Germanic roots meaning 'horse' or 'soft' with Latin associations to the rose flower and Scottish geographical terms.
- Roslyn is a popular modern spelling variation of Roslin and Rosalind.