Roselyne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "pretty rose".
Name Census estimates that about 237 living Americans carry the first name Roselyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roselyne today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roselyne births was 2018 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roselyne. 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
237
~ 1 in 1,446,221 Americans
Peak year
2018
87 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,994
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Roselyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roselyne from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 134 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Roselyne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roselyne 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 Roselyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roselynes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Roselyne
The name Roselyne is a French feminine given name derived from the Latin names Rosa and Lina. Rosa has its roots in the ancient Roman culture, originating from the Latin word for the rose flower, which was a symbol of beauty and love. Lina, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the Latin name Lina, meaning "tender" or "delicate."
In the Middle Ages, the name Roselyne gained popularity in France, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was a favored name for girls born into affluent families, as it conveyed a sense of elegance and refinement. The combination of the two elements, Rosa and Lina, created a name that encapsulated both beauty and delicacy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roselyne can be found in the 12th century French epic poem, "The Song of Roland." The poem mentions a character named Roselyne, though little is known about her historical significance. However, this literary reference suggests that the name was in use during the medieval period in France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Roselyne. One such individual was Roselyne Bachelot (born 1946), a French politician who served as the Minister of Health and Sports from 2007 to 2010. Another prominent figure was Roselyne Chrétien (born 1942), the wife of former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
In the artistic realm, Roselyne Bosch (1932-1976) was a renowned French actress and model who appeared in several films during the 1960s and 1970s. Additionally, Roselyne Lefrançois (born 1950) is a French actress and filmmaker known for her work in both cinema and television.
The name Roselyne also found its way into the literary world. Roselyne Mouren (born 1952) is a French writer and poet who has published several collections of poetry and novels, exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.
While the name Roselyne has its roots in the French language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, though with varying degrees of popularity. The name's enduring appeal lies in its romantic and delicate connotations, which continue to resonate with parents seeking a name that evokes both beauty and tenderness.
People
Roselyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roselyne 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
Roselyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roselyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 237 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roselyne 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 1,446,221 US residents.
Is Roselyne a common name?
We classify Roselyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roselyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Roselyne was 2018, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roselyne is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roselyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roselyne 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.