Total births
202
Girls' name · since 1940
Roselinda
Since 1940, U.S. Social Security records show 202 babies named Roselinda, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 202
- total births
- 1940–1987
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
202 girls have been named Roselinda since 1940, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Roselinda has been recorded 202 times among girls since 1940, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1940 to 1987.
- 202 total births
- 1940–1987 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
202 girls have been named Roselinda since 1940, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1987.
- 202
- total births
- 1940–1987
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Roselinda was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
11 babies were named Roselinda in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Roselinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Roselinda splits its recorded history at 1967: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Roselinda at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1940
Roselinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1940–1987
- Peak year (1947)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Roselinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Roselinda's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Roselinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
37 births
- 1950s
1950s
50 births
- 1960s
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 50 births (25% of all-time use).
Roselinda by state
Where Roselinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1940
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 5.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Roselinda's total US births 5.0%
Even split
10 of 202 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roselinda? ▼
202 babies have been named Roselinda since 1940. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1947 with 11 births.
When was Roselinda most popular? ▼
Roselinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Roselinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roselinda are Texas (10 births), California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Roselinda been used? ▼
Roselinda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1940, spanning 48 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Roselinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rose, Rosa, Rosemary, Rosie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Roselinda's data
- Roselinda's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 1980s (37) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Roselindas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Roselinda
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roselinda
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1940–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Roselinda: Baby Name Since 1940 - 202 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roselinda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Roselinda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.