Total births
1,339
Girls' name · since 1929
Roslynn
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 1,339 babies named Roslynn, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4216
- among girls today
- 1,339
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Roslynn is the #4216 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,339 recorded since 1929.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Roslynn has been recorded 1,339 times among girls since 1929, currently ranked #4216 nationally and more common than 76% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2025.
- #4216 among girls today
- 1,339 born since 1929
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Roslynn is currently the #4216 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 1,339 born since 1929, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4216
- among girls today
- 1,339
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Roslynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4216
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Roslynn was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
47 babies were named Roslynn in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Roslynn compares
1,339 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Roslynn's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Roslynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,339 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Roslynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roslynn's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roslynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#4,216
Active since
1929
Roslynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Roslynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Roslynn's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Roslynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 108
1950s
108 births
- 1960s 127
1960s
127 births
- 1970s
1970s
136 births
- 1980s 118
1980s
118 births
- 1990s 87
1990s
87 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s
2010s
331 births
- 2020s
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 331 births (25% of all-time use).
How Roslynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Roslynn's total volume
Roslynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Roslynn by state
Where Roslynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 54 | 4.0% |
| #2 | California | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Roslynn's total US births 4.0%
Even split
54 of 1,339 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roslynn? ▼
1,339 babies have been named Roslynn since 1929. It currently ranks #4216 among girls. The peak year was 2014 with 47 births.
When was Roslynn most popular? ▼
Roslynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Roslynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roslynn are Texas (54 births), California (20 births), Ohio (7 births).
How long has the name Roslynn been used? ▼
Records for Roslynn go back to 1929, giving 97 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Roslynn? ▼
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 Roslynn's data
- Roslynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (331 total births) through the 2020s (189) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Roslynns (54 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 Roslynn
Nearby Names Like Roslynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roslynn
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Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Roslynn
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Shana #4217
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Adelita #4214
1,900 births · Peak 1961
Jackeline #4218
6,534 births · Peak 2000
Blaine #4213
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Marisela #4219
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Thais #4212
2,225 births · Peak 2001
Tommi #4220
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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, 1929–2025 (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. "Roslynn: #4216 Girls' Name - 1,339 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roslynn. 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 Roslynn 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.