Roslyn
Roslyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Roslyn
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
A variant of Rosaline inspired by the Scottish place name Roslin or Rosslyn.
How popular is Roslyn?
Since 1880, 18,647 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Roslyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #397 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #4120 in 1949. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roslyn
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Sibling name ideas for Roslyn
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Roslyn FAQ
What does the name Roslyn mean?
A female given name from Latin. A variant of Rosaline inspired by the Scottish place name Roslin or Rosslyn.
What is the origin of the name Roslyn?
Roslyn is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Roslyn?
Since 1880, 18,647 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Roslyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #397 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #4120 in 1949. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roslyn a boy or girl name?
Roslyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,647 girls and 10 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.