Rosalinda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosalinda is a name of Spanish and Italian origin meaning 'beautiful rose'. It evolved from the roots 'rosa' and 'linda', and has historical forms like Rosalind and Rosa. The name is often associated with beauty and nature, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance, but it is viewed positively in modern contexts, often linked to elegance. Notable people with this name include Rosalinda Celentano and Rosalinda Rodriguez.
The name Rosalinda is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rosalinda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosalinda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4807th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1440th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 587th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 690th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 991st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1343rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1997th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosalinda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosalinda"
Pronunciation
/ˌroʊzəˈlɪndə/
Origin
Spanish and Italian
Etymology
The name Rosalinda is derived from the combination of the Spanish word 'rosa', meaning 'rose', and 'linda', meaning 'beautiful'.
Meaning
beautiful rose
Language Evolution
Rosalinda, Rosalind, Rosa
Historical Usage
Rosalinda gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and among those influenced by Italian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Rosalind, Rosa, Linda
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rosalinda is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and nature.
Famous People
Rosalinda Celentano, Rosalinda Rodriguez
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosalinda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rosalinda"
"Rosalinda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4807th of 9107 | 58 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1440th of 9204 | 527 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 587th of 12526 | 4,763 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 690th of 19264 | 3,650 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 991st of 27321 | 2,798 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1343rd of 35406 | 2,550 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1997th of 30306 | 1,192 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosalinda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rosalinda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
82.13% 1278th/1556 |
35.32% 831st/2353 |
55.79% 863rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.41% 1145th/2227 |
47.90% 1164th/2430 |
14.41% 411th/2853 |
19.64% 545th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.51% 1131st/2937 |
61.07% 2127th/3483 |
13.81% 486th/3518 |
13.38% 541st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.25% 1557th/3685 |
68.45% 3063rd/4475 |
15.04% 781st/5194 |
10.67% 674th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.19% 2025th/4582 |
52.71% 2722nd/5164 |
17.24% 1261st/7313 |
12.72% 949th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.40% 2725th/3984 |
71.72% 3218th/4487 |
27.03% 1844th/6822 |
21.61% 1356th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosalinda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosalinda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.