Girl
Roslyn
beautiful rose
About Roslyn
Roslyn combines botanical elegance with vintage charm, offering timeless appeal for modern families. The name suggests garden parties and afternoon light, carrying romantic associations without becoming overly fussy. Roslyn's structure provides substance—it's complete and satisfying without abbreviation, though nicknames emerge naturally if desired. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate names with literary quality and gentle sophistication. The "lyn" ending connects it to a family of classic names while the "Ros" beginning adds floral imagery and softness. Roslyn works beautifully across professional and personal contexts, never feeling out of place or overly precious. It's particularly suited to families seeking something recognizable yet underused, a name that feels like rediscovering a beloved classic rather than chasing new trends.
Popularity of the Name Roslyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | #994 | ||
| 1905 | #956 | ||
| 1910 | #965 | ||
| 1911 | #711 | ||
| 1912 | #755 | ||
| 1913 | #644 | ||
| 1914 | #584 | ||
| 1915 | #598 | ||
| 1916 | #549 | ||
| 1917 | #509 | ||
| 1918 | #521 | ||
| 1919 | #499 | ||
| 1920 | #460 | ||
| 1921 | #454 | ||
| 1922 | #441 | ||
| 1923 | #413 | ||
| 1924 | #437 | ||
| 1925 | #438 | ||
| 1926 | #421 | ||
| 1927 | #397 | ||
| 1928 | #417 | ||
| 1929 | #443 | ||
| 1930 | #409 | ||
| 1931 | #425 | ||
| 1932 | #486 | ||
| 1933 | #528 | ||
| 1934 | #534 | ||
| 1935 | #555 | ||
| 1936 | #536 | ||
| 1937 | #614 | ||
| 1938 | #540 | ||
| 1939 | #550 | ||
| 1940 | #545 | ||
| 1941 | #536 | ||
| 1942 | #533 | ||
| 1943 | #540 | ||
| 1944 | #573 | ||
| 1945 | #546 | ||
| 1946 | #577 | ||
| 1947 | #539 | #253 | |
| 1948 | #536 | #213 | |
| 1949 | #572 | ||
| 1950 | #489 | ||
| 1951 | #533 | #248 | |
| 1952 | #506 | ||
| 1953 | #577 | ||
| 1954 | #593 | #234 | |
| 1955 | #534 | #226 | |
| 1956 | #481 | #279 | |
| 1957 | #524 | #265 | |
| 1958 | #526 | #263 | |
| 1959 | #534 | #316 | |
| 1960 | #572 | #338 | |
| 1961 | #569 | #318 | |
| 1962 | #583 | #314 | |
| 1963 | #615 | #288 | |
| 1964 | #589 | ||
| 1965 | #571 | #294 | |
| 1966 | #629 | #231 | |
| 1967 | #706 | #233 | |
| 1968 | #734 | #301 | |
| 1969 | #710 | #381 | |
| 1970 | #767 | #308 | #509 |
| 1971 | #861 | #248 | #323 |
| 1972 | #903 | #310 | #418 |
| 1973 | #893 | #365 | #367 |
| 1974 | #302 | #367 | |
| 1975 | #314 | #449 | |
| 1980 | #377 | ||
| 1981 | #326 | ||
| 1983 | #327 | #520 | |
| 1976 | #421 | ||
| 1977 | #422 | ||
| 1978 | #300 | ||
| 1979 | #387 | ||
| 1982 | #509 | ||
| 1984 | #595 | ||
| 1985 | #451 | ||
| 1986 | #604 | ||
| 1987 | #563 | ||
| 1988 | #484 | ||
| 1989 | #568 | ||
| 1990 | #508 | ||
| 1991 | #388 | ||
| 1992 | #444 | ||
| 1995 | #614 | ||
| 1996 | #621 | ||
| 1997 | #666 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Roslyn
Names Similar to Roslyn
Nicknames for Roslyn
- Rose
- Ros
- Rosie
- Roz
- Lynn
Famous People Named Roslyn
| Roslyn Carter | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Roslyn Kind | American actress and singer |
| Roslyn Ruff | Award-winning stage and screen actress |
| Roslyn M. Brock | Chairperson Emeritus of the NAACP |
| Roslyn Schwartz | Canadian author and illustrator |
| Roslyn Brock | Olympic gold medalist in swimming |
| Roslyn Packer | Australian philanthropist |
| Roslyn Solomon | British fashion designer |
| Roslyn Hart | American television producer |
| Roslyn D. Haynes | Australian judge |
| Roslyn Artis | President of Benedict College, USA |
| Roslyn Russell | Australian academic and author |
| Roslyn Dee | Irish journalist and broadcaster |
| Roslyn Poignant | Australian historian and author |
| Roslyn Koskela | Canadian politician |
| Roslyn M. Satchel | American engineer and inventor |
| Roslyn Jolly | Australian professor of English literature |
| Roslyn Petelin | Australian language expert |
| Roslyn L. Knutson | American Shakespearean scholar |
| Roslyn Torella | American opera singer |
Characters Named Roslyn
| Roslyn Parker | Character in the novel "Roslyn's Journey" by Patricia Sands |
| Roslyn Scott | Character in the TV series "Roslyn & The Reavers" |
| Roslyn Turner | Character in the film "Roslyn's Song" directed by Larry Clark |
| Roslyn Everdeen | Character in the book "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins |
| Roslyn West | Character in the TV show "Westworld" |
| Roslyn Bennett | Character in the movie "An Unfinished Life" |
| Roslyn Hartman | Character in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Roslyn Gray | Character in the film "Some Like It Hot" |
| Roslyn D'Angelo | Character in the video game "Grand Theft Auto" |
| Roslyn Frost | Character in the novel "Roslyn's Winter" by Cynthia Ruchti |
| Roslyn Baker | Character in the movie "Nine Lives" |
| Roslyn Redwood | Character in the TV series "Twin Peaks" |
| Roslyn Walker | Character in the film "Kiss the Girls" |
| Roslyn Greene | Character in the book "Roslyn's Choice" by Wendy Altshuler |
| Roslyn Kane | Character in the TV show "Hawaii Five-O" |
| Roslyn Finn | Character in the movie "Horns" |
| Roslyn Jefferson | Character in the film "Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights" |
| Roslyn Doyle | Character in the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Roslyn Mayberry | Character in the movie "Magic Town" |
| Roslyn Willow | Character in the novel "The Whispering Forest" by Phyllis H. Moore |