Total births
790
Girls' name · since 1940
Rosslyn
Since 1940, U.S. Social Security records show 790 babies named Rosslyn, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9043
- among girls today
- 790
- born since 1940
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
790 babies have been named Rosslyn since 1940, making it today's #9043 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rosslyn has been recorded 790 times among girls since 1940, currently ranked #9043 nationally and more common than 49% 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 1940 to 2025.
- #9043 among girls today
- 790 born since 1940
- 2010s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rosslyn is currently the #9043 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 790 born since 1940, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9043
- among girls today
- 790
- born since 1940
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Rosslyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9043
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Rosslyn was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
33 babies were named Rosslyn in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Rosslyn compares
790 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Rosslyn's all-time total is 107% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rosslyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 790 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rosslyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rosslyn's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rosslyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#9,043
Active since
1940
Rosslyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1940–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Rosslyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rosslyn's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Rosslyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 59
1940s
59 births
- 1950s 86
1950s
86 births
- 1960s
1960s
106 births
- 1970s 63
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
96 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s 92
2020s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 239 births (30% of all-time use).
How Rosslyn 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 Rosslyn's total volume
Rosslyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rosslyn by state
Where Rosslyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1940
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Rosslyn's total US births 5.4%
Even split
43 of 790 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rosslyn? ▼
Since 1940, Social Security records show 790 babies named Rosslyn. Today it holds rank #9043 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 33 births.
When was Rosslyn most popular? ▼
Rosslyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Rosslyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rosslyn are California (43 births), Texas (10 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Rosslyn been used? ▼
Records for Rosslyn go back to 1940, giving 86 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rosslyn? ▼
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 Rosslyn's data
- Rosslyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (239 total births) through the 2020s (92) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rosslyns (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rosslyn
Nearby Names Like Rosslyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rosslyn
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Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Rosslyn side by side: Rosslyn vs Rose Rosslyn vs Rosa Rosslyn vs Rosemary
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1940–2025 (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. "Rosslyn: #9043 Girls' Name - 790 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rosslyn. 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 Rosslyn 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 July 2026.