Rosealynn
A feminine name derived from the flower rose and the English name Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Rosealynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosealynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosealynn births was 2019 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosealynn. 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
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2019
20 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,914
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Rosealynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosealynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rosealynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosealynn 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 Rosealynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosealynn
Rosealynn is a modern combination of the names Rose and Alynn. Rose is derived from the Latin rosa, meaning the fragrant flower. Alynn is a variant spelling of the name Alaina, which has roots in the Germanic name Adelina, meaning "nobility."
The name Rose has been used since ancient times, with the rose flower playing a significant role in various cultures and religions. In Greek mythology, the rose was associated with the goddess Aphrodite, while in Christianity, it symbolized the Virgin Mary. The name Alaina, on the other hand, gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France and Britain.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rosealynn is relatively recent, possibly emerging in the late 20th century as a creative combination of the two names. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
One of the most famous Rosealynns was Rosealynn Carter, the wife of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Born in 1927, she was an influential First Lady known for her advocacy work in mental health and childhood immunization initiatives.
Another notable Rosealynn was Rosealynn Sumners, an American actress and author born in 1942. She appeared in several television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s and later pursued a career as a writer.
Rosealynn Hiner was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1986 to 1995, representing the New Democratic Party.
In the field of sports, Rosealynn Blanco was a Venezuelan softball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she won a bronze medal with the Venezuelan national team.
Rosealynn Manijan was an Indonesian actress and singer active in the 1980s and 1990s, known for her roles in several popular Indonesian films and television series.
While the name Rosealynn is a relatively modern combination, it draws upon the rich cultural and historical significance of its component names, Rose and Alynn, reflecting the beauty and nobility associated with these names throughout the ages.
People
Rosealynn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Rosealynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosealynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosealynn 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 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Rosealynn a common name?
We classify Rosealynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosealynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosealynn was 2019, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosealynn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rosealynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosealynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosealynn 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.
Is Rosealynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosealynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rosealynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Rosealynn?
You can see how many Americans are named Rosealynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.