Roslyn
How to say it: ROZ-lin · /ˈrɑzlɪn/
Variant of Rosalind or from the Scottish place Rosslyn; possibly Germanic meaning 'horse' and 'tender', or simply rose-associated.
Roslyn was the 356th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, 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 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,595 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| 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
After an early high in the 1920s, Roslyn faded almost to nothing around the 1990s before returning. It is far below its high now and is likely to ease down further.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft, said ROZ lin, Roslyn feels gentle with a floral touch. Rosemary fits alongside it.
Parents who love Roslyn also love
Nicknames
- Ros
- Roz
- Lynn
- Rosie
Honouring a Roslyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Roslyn is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Roslyn
- Roslyn Kind (born 1951)American actress, singer, and songwriter
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