Roslyn

Roslyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 166 girls in the United States.

Roslyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roslyn

Roslyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Roslyn first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #397 in 1927, and in 2024 166 babies received the name — 18,492 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roslyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#397 in 1927
Peak year
1956
Babies named Roslyn in 2024
166
Total since 1880
18,492

Roslyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1522 in 1996
Babies named Roslyn in 2024
5
Total since 1996
106

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roslyn mean?

The meaning of Roslyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Roslyn a boy or girl name?

Roslyn is a girl name. In 2024, 166 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Roslyn?

Roslyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Roslyn?

Roslyn first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #397 in 1927, and 166 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].