How Many People Are Named Roselyn?

Complete statistics for the name Roselyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Roselyn
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Roselyn is a rare, feminine name that means 'rose meadow', evoking beauty and tranquility. With only 11,186 people named Roselyn living in the US today, it's truly unique, found in just 1 in 29,500 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2018, showing it's still gaining traction among younger parents.

~11,186
Living in US
1 in 29,500
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rose meadow
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charming Gentle Radiant
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often compassionate and philanthropic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,186
Worldwide Bearers
#7,297
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,040
🇺🇬 Uganda
814
🇫🇯 Fiji
691
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
672
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
525
🇲🇾 Malaysia
515
🇯🇲 Jamaica
409
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇨🇦 Canada
379
🇮🇳 India
370

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11,186 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
7,936
Would be under 30 (56%)
1,392
Would be 30–60 (10%)
4,966
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 14,294 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Roselyn Through the Generations

Roselyn has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, particularly among younger generations. As of now, 56% of those named Roselyn are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. The peak year was 2018, with 459 births, suggesting a recent surge in interest. The average age of people named Roselyn is 42, with a significant portion over 60, reflecting its enduring appeal across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,035
New York 1,329
Texas 1,146
Illinois 562
Florida 513
Ohio 404
Pennsylvania 385
Indiana 363
Michigan 314
New Jersey 280

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Roselyn's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Roselyn

How Many People Have the Name Roselyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,186 people in the United States currently share the name Roselyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,500 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Roselyn a Common or Rare Name?

Roselyn 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.

What Does the Name Roselyn Mean?

Roselyn means "rose meadow" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Roselyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Roselyn Most Popular?

The name Roselyn reached peak popularity in 2018, with 459 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Roselyn?

Approximately 11,186 people named Roselyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,294. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,500 Americans.

Is Roselyn a rare name?

Roselyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,500 Americans has this name.

What does the name Roselyn mean?

Roselyn means "rose meadow" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Roselyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Roselyn are male and 100% are female.

When was Roselyn most popular?

Roselyn peaked in 2018 with 459 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,186
All-Time Births14,294
1 in X1 in 29,500
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2018
World Rank#7,297
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.