Rosalind
How to say it: ROZ-uh-lind · /ˈrɑzəlɪnd/
From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft); later reinterpreted via Latin/Spanish as 'beautiful rose'.
Rosalind was the 1,219th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 140 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,359 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,219 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 140 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,681 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,359 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rosalind returned after nearly vanishing around the 2000s. Far below the high of the 1940s, it now seems headed for a gentle slide.
What goes with it
Warm and gentle with a literary glow. Violet blends beautifully with it, and Rosie gives a cozy short form.
Parents who love Rosalind also love
Nicknames
- Ros
- Rosa
- Roz
- Rosie
- Linda
Honouring a Rosalind in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rosalind is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Spanish.
Famous people named Rosalind
- Rosalind Franklin (1920–1958)British chemist, biophysicist, and X-ray crystallographer
- Rosalind Russell (1907–1976)American actress
- Rosalind Chao (born 1957)American actress
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