Rosaline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rosaline originates from the Latin word for 'rose,' and it conveys the meaning of 'little rose.' It evolved through variations such as Rosa and Rosalina before becoming Rosaline. The name has a romantic quality and has been popularized in literature. It has no biblical relevance and is viewed positively in contemporary contexts.

The name Rosaline is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. 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, Rosaline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling 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, 'Rosaline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 905th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1091st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1912th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3139th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7264th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8897th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3309th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosaline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosaline"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɒzəlaɪn/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Rosaline is derived from the Latin word 'rosa,' meaning 'rose,' combined with the diminutive suffix '-line,' implying 'little rose' or 'rose-like.'

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Meaning

little rose

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Language Evolution

Rosa, Rosalina, Rosaline

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Historical Usage

The name Rosaline gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in literature, and was further popularized by Shakespeare's use of the name in his play 'Romeo and Juliet.'

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Variants & Derivatives

Rosalind, Rosie, Rosa

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Rosaline is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.

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Famous People

Rosaline H. P. Graham, an American author, Rosaline M. K. Abou-Nasr, a notable figure in the field of education

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosaline"

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 "Rosaline"

"Rosaline" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 905th of 9107 1,132
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1091st of 9204 844
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1912th of 12526 603
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3139th of 19264 351
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7264th of 27321 161
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 8897th of 35406 189
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3309th of 30306 582

Regional Popularity of "Rosaline" 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 "Rosaline" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
48.38%
685th/1416
41.33%
570th/1379
85.97%
2034th/2366
52.71%
602nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
68.63%
1061st/1546
54.11%
842nd/1556
100.00%
2353rd/2353
51.00%
789th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
2227th/2227
73.21%
1779th/2430
- 54.20%
1504th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 68.39%
2382nd/3483
- 81.80%
3308th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 91.36%
5771st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 73.66%
5497th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
94.70%
3773rd/3984
71.72%
3218th/4487
61.45%
4192nd/6822
41.94%
2632nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Rosaline"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosaline" 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.