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Roselyn
GirlEnglish, American (modern coinage)· “rose; blend of Rose and Lyn”
- Meaning
- rose; blend of Rose and Lyn
- Origin
- English, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- ROZ-lin
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #979
- US babies 2025
- 259
- Best rank
- #593 (1931)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Roselyn
Roselyn is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “rose; blend of Rose and Lyn”.
Roselyn is a modern name that can be read as a blend of Rose and Lyn, or as a variant of Rosalind or Roslyn. Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower long associated with love and beauty, while Rosalind has Germanic roots meaning "gentle horse" that were later reinterpreted as "pretty rose." The name has been used in the United States since the early twentieth century and is enjoying renewed interest with the revival of vintage floral names. Roselyn has a soft, romantic sound, and Rosie and Lyn make gentle nicknames.
Popularity over time
Roselyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1894. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 63 different years, starting in 1913. Its best national rank was #593 in 1931, and the most babies received it in 2018, when 459 were named Roselyn. In 2025, 259 babies were named Roselyn, and it ranked #979 nationally. That is 33% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #812 in 1920, #934 in 1950, #1,799 in 1980, #2,969 in 2000, #930 in 2010, and #979 in 2025. Of the 14,556 US girls named Roselyn since records began, 25% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,548 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jayde, Kinslee, Rayna, Mercy, and Liv.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Roselyn ranked highest in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #687 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #721 | 14 |
| Ohio | #788 | 12 |
| Missouri | #800 | 7 |
| Illinois | #842 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Roselyn is usually pronounced ROZ-lin, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Roselyn
A few middle names that flow with Roselyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Roselyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roselyn mean?
Roselyn is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “rose; blend of Rose and Lyn”.
What is the origin of the name Roselyn?
Roselyn has English and modern American roots. Roselyn is a modern name that can be read as a blend of Rose and Lyn, or as a variant of Rosalind or Roslyn.
Is Roselyn a popular name?
Yes. Roselyn ranked #979 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Roselyn a boy or girl name?
Roselyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Roselyn?
Roselyn is usually pronounced ROZ-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings