Roisin
Girl name · Celtic · Irish · Latin
Meaninglittle rose · Irish
- US rank
- #2,691
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,691 in 2025
64 babies were named Roisin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,667 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Roisin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Roisin, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roisin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoisin first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearRoisin is at its all-time high right now: #2,691 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRoisin is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,126.
- TrendRoisin has climbed 1,667 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,691. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRoisin is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #682. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Irish, Roisin means “little rose”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Roisin
Roisin is a girl name of Celtic, Irish and Latin origin meaning “little rose”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-sin”. US birth records list Roisin for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 47 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,691 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,691, with 64 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 851,064 girls |
| 1970s | 1.8 | 555,556 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 485,437 girls |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 137,552 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,301 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,291 girls |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,463 girls |
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Questions about the name Roisin
What does the name Roisin mean?
Roisin means “little rose” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Roisin?
Roisin has Celtic, Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Roisin a boy or girl name?
Roisin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Roisin?
Roisin ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,691).