Roselyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Roselyn originates from Latin and Old French, meaning 'rose' and suggesting qualities of beauty and tenderness. It evolved from 'Rosa' in Latin to 'Roseline' in Old French, finally becoming 'Roselyn' in Modern English. The name does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, it is viewed as a classic name associated with elegance, and notable individuals with this name include actress Roselyn Sanchez and government official Roselyn Tso.
The name Roselyn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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, Roselyn has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, 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, 'Roselyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 828th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 709th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1099th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1867th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2634th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1072nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 769th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roselyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roselyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊz.lɪn/
Origin
Old French and Latin
Etymology
The name Roselyn is derived from the Latin word 'rosa' meaning 'rose' and the Old French diminutive suffix '-lyn'. It suggests a meaning connected to the beauty of roses.
Meaning
rose, beautiful, tender
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Roseline (Old French), Roselyn (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Roselyn gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Rosaline, Rosalyn, Rosa, Lyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Roselyn is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Roselyn Sanchez, a Puerto Rican actress and singer., Roselyn Tso, a prominent American government official.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roselyn"
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 "Roselyn"
"Roselyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 828th of 9107 | 1,360 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 709th of 9204 | 1,866 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1099th of 12526 | 1,662 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1867th of 19264 | 770 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2634th of 27321 | 683 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1072nd of 35406 | 3,569 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 769th of 30306 | 4,367 |
Regional Popularity of "Roselyn" 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 "Roselyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.34% 557th/1416 |
38.14% 526th/1379 |
61.50% 1455th/2366 |
83.27% 951st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
31.89% 493rd/1546 |
33.48% 521st/1556 |
58.39% 1374th/2353 |
57.08% 883rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.69% 1062nd/2227 |
39.18% 952nd/2430 |
50.40% 1438th/2853 |
38.56% 1070th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
42.12% 1467th/3483 |
65.41% 2301st/3518 |
42.73% 1728th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
36.63% 1639th/4475 |
65.98% 3427th/5194 |
34.54% 2182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.28% 1479th/4582 |
18.67% 964th/5164 |
14.56% 1065th/7313 |
11.15% 832nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.81% 829th/3984 |
20.57% 923rd/4487 |
11.54% 787th/6822 |
10.26% 644th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roselyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roselyn" 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.