Roslyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roslyn is a name of Old Germanic origin, meaning 'from the horse lake'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is often connected to traits of grace and femininity. There is no biblical significance associated with the name. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Roslyn is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Roslyn 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, 'Roslyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 522nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 524th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 560th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 888th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1907th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2385th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roslyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roslyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒz.lɪn/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
The name Roslyn is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'hros', meaning 'horse', and 'lind', meaning 'soft' or 'tender'. It is often associated with the meaning 'from the horse lake'.
Meaning
from the horse lake
Language Evolution
Hroslinde, Roslind, Roslyn
Historical Usage
The name Roslyn gained popularity in the 19th century, influenced by literary works and the romanticized use of nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Rosalind, Rosalynn, Roz, Lynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Roslyn is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Roslyn Kind, Roslyn T. Wilkins
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roslyn"
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 "Roslyn"
"Roslyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 522nd of 9107 | 3,178 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 524th of 9204 | 3,236 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 560th of 12526 | 5,276 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 888th of 19264 | 2,414 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1907th of 27321 | 1,071 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2385th of 35406 | 1,179 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1328th of 30306 | 2,122 |
Regional Popularity of "Roslyn" 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 "Roslyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
44.63% 632nd/1416 |
15.81% 218th/1379 |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.76% 661st/1546 |
16.20% 252nd/1556 |
40.20% 946th/2353 |
70.78% 1095th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.58% 681st/2227 |
16.42% 399th/2430 |
18.54% 529th/2853 |
29.44% 817th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.75% 1050th/2937 |
20.36% 709th/3483 |
21.77% 766th/3518 |
29.82% 1206th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
56.66% 2088th/3685 |
36.18% 1619th/4475 |
39.06% 2029th/5194 |
34.75% 2195th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.64% 2687th/4582 |
41.79% 2158th/5164 |
37.02% 2707th/7313 |
29.00% 2164th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.03% 1316th/3984 |
30.80% 1382nd/4487 |
23.78% 1622nd/6822 |
18.40% 1155th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roslyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roslyn" 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.