Girl
Rosalyn
beautiful rose
About Rosalyn
Classic beauty meets modern sensibility in this timeless name that has graced generations while never feeling outdated. Rosalyn combines the romantic imagery of roses with the friendly familiarity of the '-lyn' ending, creating something that feels both elegant and approachable. The name suggests someone with traditional values and contemporary vision, able to honor the past while embracing the future. It offers wonderful versatility in nicknames while standing beautifully in its full form. Rosalyn works across all ages and stages of life, from a cherubic baby to a respected elder. The name carries associations with beauty, grace, and strength, qualities parents hope to instill in their daughters. It's substantial enough to command respect while remaining warm and personable.
Popularity of the Name Rosalyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | #964 | ||
| 1909 | #903 | ||
| 1912 | #805 | ||
| 1913 | #700 | ||
| 1914 | #756 | ||
| 1915 | #636 | ||
| 1916 | #674 | ||
| 1917 | #748 | ||
| 1918 | #652 | ||
| 1919 | #610 | ||
| 1920 | #624 | ||
| 1921 | #598 | ||
| 1922 | #618 | ||
| 1923 | #602 | ||
| 1924 | #521 | ||
| 1925 | #511 | ||
| 1926 | #527 | ||
| 1927 | #506 | ||
| 1928 | #505 | ||
| 1929 | #524 | ||
| 1930 | #479 | ||
| 1931 | #516 | ||
| 1932 | #484 | ||
| 1933 | #508 | ||
| 1934 | #470 | ||
| 1935 | #522 | ||
| 1936 | #505 | ||
| 1937 | #488 | ||
| 1938 | #470 | ||
| 1939 | #432 | ||
| 1940 | #445 | ||
| 1941 | #445 | ||
| 1942 | #452 | ||
| 1943 | #467 | ||
| 1944 | #495 | ||
| 1945 | #489 | ||
| 1946 | #472 | ||
| 1947 | #502 | ||
| 1948 | #462 | ||
| 1949 | #454 | ||
| 1950 | #434 | ||
| 1951 | #436 | ||
| 1952 | #412 | ||
| 1953 | #424 | ||
| 1954 | #439 | ||
| 1955 | #430 | ||
| 1956 | #475 | ||
| 1957 | #514 | ||
| 1958 | #525 | ||
| 1959 | #529 | ||
| 1960 | #542 | ||
| 1961 | #529 | ||
| 1962 | #589 | ||
| 1963 | #555 | ||
| 1964 | #597 | ||
| 1965 | #543 | ||
| 1966 | #591 | ||
| 1967 | #608 | ||
| 1968 | #613 | ||
| 1969 | #661 | ||
| 1970 | #673 | ||
| 1971 | #681 | ||
| 1972 | #749 | ||
| 1973 | #805 | ||
| 1974 | #866 | ||
| 1975 | #993 | ||
| 1976 | #743 | #583 | |
| 1977 | #657 | ||
| 1978 | #690 | #511 | |
| 1979 | #742 | ||
| 1980 | #791 | ||
| 1981 | #864 | #381 | |
| 1982 | #875 | ||
| 1983 | #977 | ||
| 1984 | #1000 | ||
| 1985 | #942 | #582 | |
| 2014 | #987 | ||
| 2016 | #958 | ||
| 2017 | #901 | ||
| 2018 | #868 | ||
| 2019 | #860 | ||
| 2020 | #849 | ||
| 2021 | #833 | ||
| 2022 | #935 | ||
| 2024 | #888 | ||
| 2015 | #969 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rosalyn
Names Similar to Rosalyn
Nicknames for Rosalyn
- Rose
- Rosie
- Roz
- Lynn
- Rosa
Famous People Named Rosalyn
| Rosalyn Yalow | American Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine |
| Rosalyn Higgins | British lawyer and former President of the International Court of Justice |
| Rosalyn Landor | British-American actress and narrator |
| Rosalyn Sussman | American feminist, sociologist, and author |
| Rosalyn Gold-Onwude | American sports broadcaster and former basketball player |
| Rosalyn Terborg-Penn | American historian and author |
| Rosalyn Dance | American politician and member of the Virginia Senate |
| Rosalyn Drexler | American artist, author, and playwright |
| Rosalyn McMillan | American author known for her novels centered around African-American life |
| Rosalyn Durant | American sports executive and Senior Vice President of Operations for ESPN |
| Rosalyn Fairbank | South African former professional tennis player |
| Rosalyn Nuss | American mathematician and computer scientist |
| Rosalyn Stovall | American actress known for her role in "The Jeffersons" |
| Rosalyn Sweeting | Bahamian former professional tennis player |
| Rosalyn Tureck | American pianist and Bach specialist |
| Rosalyn Walton | American actress known for her role in "Sesame Street" |
| Rosalyn Woods | American model and beauty queen, Miss America 1966 |
| Rosalyn Falconer | British journalist and television presenter |
| Rosalyn Newman | American television writer and producer |
Characters Named Rosalyn
| Rosalyn Rosenfeld | A character played by Jennifer Lawrence in the film "American Hustle" |
| Rosalyn Taber | A character from the novel and movie "Tender Is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rosalyn "Roz" Doyle | A character from the TV show "Frasier" |
| Rosalyn Goldstein | A character from the movie "X-Men - First Class" |
| Rosalyn Galloway | A character from the movie "Clear and Present Danger" |
| Rosalyn Rosenfield | A character from the movie "Adaptation" |
| Rosalyn Landor | A character from the novel "Innocent Traitor" by Alison Weir |