Roslyn
Girl name · Scottish · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,427
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #396 in 1927
151 babies were named Roslyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 58 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Roslyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,650 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Roslyn, 151 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roslyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoslyn 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 yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #396. Today it's #1,427, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRoslyn is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,650.
- TrendRoslyn has slipped 58 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,427. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRoslyn is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #498, followed by Washington (#617) and Colorado (#789). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Roslyn
Roslyn is a girl name of Scottish and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Roslyn for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 127 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #396 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,427, with 151 babies.
Origin:Scottish namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.9 | 170,778 girls |
| 1900s | 36 | 28,027 girls |
| 1910s | 119 | 8,418 girls |
| 1920s | 210 | 4,764 girls |
| 1930s | 157 | 6,371 girls |
| 1940s | 135 | 7,381 girls |
| 1950s | 152 | 6,559 girls |
| 1960s | 138 | 7,268 girls |
| 1970s | 80 | 12,492 girls |
| 1980s | 44 | 22,805 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,245 girls |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,612 girls |
| 2010s | 97 | 10,339 girls |
| 2020s | 101 | 9,932 girls |
Other spellings of Roslyn
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
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- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Roslyn
What is the origin of the name Roslyn?
Roslyn has Scottish, Spanish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Roslyn a boy or girl name?
Roslyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Roslyn?
Roslyn ranked #1,427 for US girls in 2025, given to 151 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#396).