Rosalinda
A feminine name derived from rose and linda, meaning "beautiful rose".
Name Census estimates that about 13,074 living Americans carry the first name Rosalinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosalinda today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosalinda births was 2000 (334 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosalinda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
13K
~ 1 in 26,216 Americans
Peak year
2000
334 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1981 SSA rank
#2,395
Tracked since 1914
Gender
Gender distribution for Rosalinda
Out of the 15,543 babies given the name Rosalinda since 1880, 100.0% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Rosalinda as a male name
- Ranked #7,071 in 1981
- 5 male births in 1981
- Peak: 1981 (5 births)
Rosalinda as a female name
- Ranked #2,395 in 2024
- 76 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2000 (334 births)
Popularity
Rosalinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosalinda from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 2,522 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosalinda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rosalinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rosalindas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Rosalinda, while Pennsylvania, Oregon, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 550 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosalinda
Rosalinda is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the combination of the Spanish words "rosa" meaning rose, and "linda" meaning beautiful or pretty. The name can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, when it first emerged in parts of Spain and Portugal.
The name's roots can be attributed to the Latin word "rosa," which was adopted into the Romance languages, including Spanish. The rose has been a symbol of beauty, love, and femininity in various cultures throughout history, making it a popular element in many given names.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rosalinda can be found in a 16th-century Spanish literary work, "La Diana" by Jorge de Montemayor, published in 1559. In this pastoral romance, one of the main characters is named Rosalinda, highlighting the name's use during the Renaissance period in Spain.
Rosalinda gained popularity across the Spanish-speaking world and beyond, with notable figures bearing the name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Rosalinda Neri (1548-1598), an Italian poetess and scholar known for her contributions to Renaissance literature.
Another notable Rosalinda was Rosalinda Celorio (1833-1887), a Mexican educator and feminist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in 19th-century Mexico.
In the 20th century, Rosalinda Revelle (1911-2009) was an American scientist and oceanographer who made important contributions to the study of ocean currents and the development of oceanographic research vessels.
Rosalinda Neri (born 1939) is an Italian actress known for her roles in various Italian films and television shows, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Rosalinda Castillo (born 1957) is a Mexican-American actress and activist who has appeared in several films and television shows, and is known for her advocacy work for Chicano and Latino communities.
While the name Rosalinda has been used across various cultures and regions, its Spanish origins and association with the rose have made it a particularly popular choice in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
People
Rosalinda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosalinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosalinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13,074 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosalinda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,216 US residents.
Is Rosalinda a common name?
We classify Rosalinda as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15,543 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosalinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosalinda was 2000, when 334 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosalinda is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosalinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosalinda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.