Roslind
A variant spelling of Rosaline, a feminine name originating from Latin meaning "Pretty Rose".
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Roslind. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roslind today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roslind births was 1970 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roslind. 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
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
1970
12 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1986 SSA rank
#9,322
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Roslind: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roslind from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 68 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
Roslind 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 Roslind 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 Roslind
Roslind is a feminine given name with roots traced back to the Old Norse and Old German languages. Its origins can be found in the combination of the Germanic elements "hros," meaning "horse," and "lind," meaning "tender" or "soft."
This name was initially popularized in medieval Scandinavia and the Germanic regions of Europe. It was often associated with strength, grace, and a connection to nature, reflecting the admiration for horses in these cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roslind can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent figure in the 13th century. Additionally, variations of the name appeared in ancient Norse mythology, often associated with goddesses of fertility and protection.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Roslind. One such example is Roslind of Compiègne (c. 1180 - c. 1262), a French noblewoman and benefactor who founded a convent and was renowned for her charitable works.
In the realm of literature, the name gained prominence through Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century work, "The Canterbury Tales." The character Roslind, a beautiful and virtuous maiden, played a significant role in the narrative and became a literary icon of the time.
Another noteworthy figure was Roslind von Wendelstein (1495 - 1567), a German poet and Renaissance writer known for her lyrical works and contributions to the literary culture of her era.
During the 16th century, Roslind Varnhagen (1512 - 1589), a German botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life, earning recognition for her extensive cataloging efforts.
In the world of music, Roslind Stein (1670 - 1738), a German composer and musician, gained fame for her instrumental works and compositions for the harpsichord, which were highly regarded during the Baroque period.
While the name Roslind has experienced ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, its rich historical roots and associations with strength, grace, and nature have endured, making it a unique and meaningful choice for a given name.
People
Roslind + 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
Roslind: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roslind?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roslind 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 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Roslind a common name?
We classify Roslind as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roslind most popular?
The single biggest year for Roslind was 1970, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roslind is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roslind a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roslind 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.