How Many People Are Named Rosilyn?

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

Rosilyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Rosilyn is a unique blend of classic and modern sounds, rarely heard today. Only 524 people named Rosilyn live in the US, making up just 1 in 630,367 Americans. The majority, 56%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1949.

~524
Living in US
1 in 630,367
Americans
1949
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rosalyn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Charming Sophisticated Graceful
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,824
Worldwide Bearers
#137,132
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,935
🇺🇸 United States
728
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
46
🇬🇧 England
16
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
13
🇬🇧 Wales
11
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇮🇳 India
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
524 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
124
Would be under 30 (19%)
161
Would be 30–60 (25%)
357
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 642 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: 1949

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
55
International
91

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

📜 Rosilyn Through the Generations

Rosilyn has seen a resurgence in recent years, though it remains a very rare choice. With only 22 births in 1949, the peak year, it's clear that Rosilyn was never a mainstream name. Today, the average age of those named Rosilyn is 57, with a significant portion of the population over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. its rarity, Rosilyn continues to be recognized, particularly in the Philippines where it's more commonly used.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 6
New York 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosilyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rosilyn

How Many People Have the Name Rosilyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 524 people in the United States currently share the name Rosilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 630,367 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosilyn a Common or Rare Name?

Rosilyn 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 Rosilyn Mean?

Rosilyn means "creative variant of Rosalyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rosilyn Most Popular?

The name Rosilyn reached peak popularity in 1949, with 22 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 Rosilyn?

Approximately 524 people named Rosilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 642. That works out to roughly 1 in 630,367 Americans.

Is Rosilyn a rare name?

Rosilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 630,367 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosilyn mean?

Rosilyn means "creative variant of Rosalyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Rosilyn more male or female?

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

When was Rosilyn most popular?

Rosilyn peaked in 1949 with 22 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.

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 US524
All-Time Births642
1 in X1 in 630,367
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1949
World Rank#137,132
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.