Rosalind
Rosalind first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 1965, when 652 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 140.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rosalind popular?
Rising Rosalind has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 926 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,252 | |
| 2000s | 404 | |
| 1990s | 535 | |
| 1980s | 921 | |
| 1970s | 2,168 | |
| 1960s | 5,350 | |
| 1950s | 5,331 | |
| 1940s | 4,409 | |
| 1930s | 1,855 | |
| 1920s | 2,093 | |
| 1910s | 1,403 | |
| 1900s | 314 | |
| 1890s | 158 | |
| 1880s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rosalind mean?
Disputed etymology. Originally Germanic, from 'hros' (horse) + 'lind' (soft, tender), i.e. roughly 'gentle horse'. In Romance-speaking areas it was reinterpreted by folk etymology as Latin/Spanish 'rosa linda' meaning 'beautiful rose'. The floral meaning is the popular later reading, not the original.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalind mean?
Rosalind means Disputed: gentle horse / beautiful rose. Disputed etymology. Originally Germanic, from 'hros' (horse) + 'lind' (soft, tender), i.e. roughly 'gentle horse'. In Romance-speaking areas it was reinterpreted by folk etymology as Latin/Spanish 'rosa linda' meaning 'beautiful rose'. The floral meaning is the popular later reading, not the original.
What is the origin of the name Rosalind?
Rosalind is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Rosalind?
Rosalind is pronounced “ROZ-uh-lind.”
Is Rosalind a boy or a girl name?
Rosalind is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rosalind a popular name right now?
Rosalind has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Rosalind?
In 2025, Rosalind ranked #1521 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rosalind most popular?
Rosalind was most popular in 1965, when about 652 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Rosalind?
Names similar to Rosalind include Zelda, Matilda, Griselda, Hildegard, Hilda.
What names go well with Rosalind?
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