Rosalyn
r(o)-sal-yn,
ros(a)-lyn
US Popularity:1751
Origin:German
Meaning:Beautiful rose; Gentle or tender horse
A rose by any other name not only smells as sweet but sounds as pretty. Rosalyn, a girl’s name of Germanic origins—and a British elaboration of the name Rose—proves just that. Appropriately enough, Rosalyn means "beautiful rose" after the Latin rosa linda, popularized by the name's introduction to England by the Normans. This is a particularly lovely name for baby, as roses are often associated with romantic love and are given to beloveds on special holidays. Rosalyn is ultimately a form of Rosaline, from the German Roslindis, meaning “gentle" or "tender horse" and has the adorable nicknames Ros or Roz.
Rosalyn Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rosalyn is currently #1557 on The Bump
Girl:Rosalyn is currently #703 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rosalyn is currently #1751 in U.S. births
Girl:Rosalyn is currently #679 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1751
in 2022
- 171
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Rosalyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Rosalind, June 2023
WordSense Dictionary, Rosalyn
Name Doctor, Rosalyn
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