Rosaline
Meaningtender horse · English form of Rosalind
- US rank
- #2,173
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #759 in 1928
85 babies were named Rosaline in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,165 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rosaline you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,904 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosaline, 85 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosaline would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosaline first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1928, when it reached #759.
- Then vs nowRosaline is 9.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 18,904.
- TrendRosaline has climbed 1,165 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,173. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRosaline is an English form of Rosalind, which means “tender horse”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Rosaline
Rosaline is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “tender horse”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Rosaline for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 128 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #759 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,173, with 85 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 75,694 girls |
| 1900s | 36 | 27,586 girls |
| 1910s | 51 | 19,516 girls |
| 1920s | 63 | 15,848 girls |
| 1930s | 45 | 22,287 girls |
| 1940s | 24 | 42,088 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 55,991 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 68,353 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,618 girls |
| 1980s | 6.8 | 145,985 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 180,180 girls |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 180,180 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,403 girls |
| 2020s | 39 | 25,586 girls |
Other spellings of Rosaline
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Rosaline
What does the name Rosaline mean?
Rosaline means “tender horse” in English, as a form of Rosalind.
What is the origin of the name Rosaline?
Rosaline has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Rosaline a boy or girl name?
Rosaline is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosaline?
Rosaline ranked #2,173 for US girls in 2025, given to 85 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#759).