How Many People Are Named Rosalind?
Complete statistics for the name Rosalind: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rosalind, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 18,131 Americans bearing it today. That's around 18,201 people still living in the US. Interestingly, most Rosalinds are over 60, making it a name often associated with an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 26,995 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rosalind Through the Generations
Rosalind has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. Born in 1965, the year saw a high of 652 births, but since then, the name has taken on a new life, becoming a blend of classic charm and modern appeal. Today, it's a name that's rising in popularity, with a significant portion of those named Rosalind being over 60, indicating a strong connection to an earlier era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rosalind
Rosalind is a feminine given name derived from Old German word elements hros, or horse and lind, soft, tender. In the medieval era, it became associated with the Latin phrase rosa linda, or pretty rose. Notable people with the name include:Rosalind Archer, New Zealand petroleum engineer, academic Rosalind Ashford, American singer, member of Martha and the Vandellas Rosalind Berman, American politician Rosalind Blauer (1943–1973), Canadian economist Rosalind Brett, British Olympic swimmer Rosalind Brett (author), British writer of romance novels Rosalind Brown (headteacher) (1872–1964), British…
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Other names sharing Rosalind's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Rosalind
How Many People Have the Name Rosalind?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,201 people in the United States currently share the name Rosalind. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,131 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rosalind a Common or Rare Name?
Rosalind is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rosalind in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rosalind Most Popular?
The name Rosalind reached peak popularity in 1965, with 652 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rosalind?
Approximately 18,201 people named Rosalind live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,995. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,131 Americans.
Is Rosalind a rare name?
Rosalind is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,131 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rosalind mean?
The meaning and origin of Rosalind are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rosalind more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rosalind are male and 100% are female.
When was Rosalind most popular?
Rosalind peaked in 1965 with 652 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.