Roselinda
A feminine name combining rose (the flower) and the Germanic "lind" meaning tender or soft.
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Roselinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roselinda today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roselinda births was 1947 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roselinda. 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
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
1947
11 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1987 SSA rank
#10,948
Tracked since 1940
Census
Roselinda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 315 people with the first name Roselinda, which placed it at #28,488 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,488
National first-name rank
People counted
315
315 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
56.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Roselinda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Roselinda is Hispanic at 56.2%. The next largest groups are White (21.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Roselinda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Roselinda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino56.2% · 177
- White21.3% · 67
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.4% · 36
- Black or African American6.0% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.8% · 12
- Two or more races1.3% · 4
Popularity
Roselinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roselinda from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 50 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Roselinda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roselinda 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 Roselinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roselindas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Roselinda, while New York, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Roselinda
The given name Roselinda is a feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the combination of the names Rose and Linda. The name Rose, from the Latin rosa, refers to the fragrant flowering plant and has been a popular name across Europe for centuries, symbolizing beauty and purity. Linda, on the other hand, is a Germanic name derived from the Old German lind, meaning "soft, tender, or pretty."
Roselinda emerged as a distinct name during the Renaissance period, particularly in Spain and Italy, where the appreciation for literary and artistic beauty flourished. This melodic name reflected the cultural ideals of grace, elegance, and the celebration of nature's splendor.
While no definitive historical records exist regarding the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components, Rose and Linda, have been present in various forms throughout history. The rose has been a recurring motif in art, literature, and poetry, symbolizing love, passion, and beauty across cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roselinda can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was used by Spanish and Italian nobility. Notable individuals who bore this name include Roselinda de Mendoza (1515-1589), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, who hosted literary salons and supported Renaissance artists.
In the 17th century, Roselinda Balbi (1625-1698), an Italian composer and singer, gained recognition for her contributions to the development of early Baroque music. Her compositions were performed in the prestigious courts of Europe, showcasing her talent and the growing acceptance of women in the arts.
During the 18th century, Roselinda Cavendish (1744-1823), a British aristocrat and socialite, was known for her influential role in London's high society circles. Her patronage of the arts and her support for charitable causes left a lasting impact on the cultural and philanthropic landscape of her time.
In the 19th century, Roselinda Fioravanti (1821-1898), an Italian operatic soprano, achieved international acclaim for her performances in notable opera houses across Europe. Her powerful voice and emotional expression captivated audiences, cementing her place in the annals of operatic history.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Roselinda Fiore (1901-1976), an Italian-American activist and community leader, dedicated her life to advocating for workers' rights and improving the living conditions of Italian immigrants in New York City. Her unwavering commitment to social justice and her tireless efforts to uplift her community left a lasting legacy.
People
Roselinda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roselinda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roselinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roselinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roselinda 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Roselinda a common name?
We classify Roselinda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roselinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Roselinda was 1947, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roselinda is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Roselinda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 315 people with the name Roselinda, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,488 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Roselinda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Roselinda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Roselinda appears almost entirely female. Of the 315 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Roselinda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Roselinda is Hispanic at 56.2%. The next largest groups are White (21.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Roselinda most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Roselinda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.2% (177 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Roselinda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Roselinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roselinda 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 Roselinda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Roselinda 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 Roselinda 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.
How many people are named Roselinda?
Find out how many people have the name Roselinda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.