Roselina
Feminine name derived from the flower name rose and Latin suffix -lina.
Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the first name Roselina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roselina today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roselina births was 2024 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roselina. 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
179
~ 1 in 1,914,829 Americans
Peak year
2024
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,096
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Roselina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roselina from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 87 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Roselina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roselina 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 Roselina 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 Roselina
The name Roselina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." It is believed to have originated in Italy during the Renaissance period, a time when the rose was a symbol of love, beauty, and appreciation for nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roselina can be found in the 16th century Italian literary work "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio. In one of the stories, a character named Roselina is mentioned, suggesting that the name was already in use during that era.
Throughout history, the name Roselina has been associated with several notable figures. In the 17th century, Roselina Gozzadina (1590-1670) was an Italian painter and engraver who was celebrated for her religious artworks, particularly her portrayals of the Virgin Mary.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Roselina was Roselina Rinaldi (1788-1853), an Italian poet and playwright who was active during the Romantic era. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
In the 19th century, Roselina Murialdo (1828-1905) was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Daughters of St. Anne. She dedicated her life to the education and care of young women and is remembered for her compassion and commitment to serving others.
Moving into the 20th century, Roselina Thibault (1912-2017) was a French-Canadian woman who gained recognition for being one of the oldest living people in the world at the time of her death at the age of 114.
Additionally, Roselina Nuñez (1943-2011) was a Peruvian singer and songwriter who was celebrated for her contributions to the Nueva Canción movement, a genre that blended traditional Latin American folk music with socially conscious lyrics.
People
Roselina + last name combinations
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FAQ
Roselina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roselina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 179 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roselina 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 1,914,829 US residents.
Is Roselina a common name?
We classify Roselina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 181 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roselina most popular?
The single biggest year for Roselina was 2024, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roselina is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roselina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roselina 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.