Rosalynn
How to say it: ROH-zuh-lin · /ˈroʊzəlɪn/
Modern spelling of Rosalyn, from Latin 'rosa' (rose) + Germanic 'lind' (soft) - 20th-century variant.
Rosalynn was the 356th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #436 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #356 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,595 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #436 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s have been Rosalynn's best decade so far. It remains at its peak at present, with softness ahead likely to ease downward.
What goes with it
Floral and mellow, with a breathy softness and a nature glow. Rosie works beautifully for short.
Nicknames
- Rose
- Rosie
- Lynn
- Rosa
Honouring a Rosalynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rosalynn is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Rosalynn
- Rosalynn Carter (1927–2023)First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981
- Rosalynn Sumners (born 1964)American figure skater
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