Rosalind
From Proto-Germanic *hrussą (“horse”) and *linþaz (“soft; weak, tender”), associated by medieval folk etymology with Spanish rosa linda "lovely rose".
Every Rosalind since 1888 — 27,136 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosalind
Rosalind is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,521 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 27,136 American babies have been named Rosalind. Its peak came in 1965, when 652 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosalind stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosalind year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1,521 |
| 2024 | 149 | #1,471 |
| 2023 | 155 | #1,444 |
| 2022 | 157 | #1,435 |
| 2021 | 172 | #1,316 |
| 2020 | 153 | #1,431 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1,257 |
| 2018 | 184 | #1,260 |
| 2017 | 198 | #1,213 |
| 2016 | 162 | #1,431 |
| 2015 | 146 | #1,536 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,979 |
| 2013 | 91 | #2,102 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,492 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,831 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,352 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,258 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,533 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,419 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,843 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,099 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,384 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,118 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,454 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,477 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,505 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,833 |
| 1990 | 79 | #1,825 |
| 1985 | 97 | #1,358 |
| 1980 | 99 | #1,295 |
| 1975 | 188 | #758 |
| 1970 | 368 | #520 |
| 1965 | 652 | #355 |
| 1960 | 649 | #375 |
| 1955 | 421 | #433 |
| 1950 | 571 | #321 |
| 1945 | 368 | #363 |
| 1940 | 368 | #332 |
| 1935 | 156 | #513 |
| 1930 | 130 | #610 |
| 1925 | 214 | #477 |
| 1920 | 210 | #469 |
| 1915 | 156 | #493 |
| 1910 | 55 | #557 |
| 1905 | 35 | #597 |
| 1900 | 20 | #854 |
| 1895 | 18 | #765 |
| 1890 | 13 | #786 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rosalind
- Rosalind Franklin Biologist · 1920–1958
- Rosalind Russell Actor · 1907–1976
- Rosalind Chao Actor · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalind mean?
From Proto-Germanic *hrussą (“horse”) and *linþaz (“soft; weak, tender”), associated by medieval folk etymology with Spanish rosa linda "lovely rose".
How popular is the name Rosalind in 2025?
Rosalind ranked #1,521 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosalind?
27,136 babies have been named Rosalind in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosalind most popular?
Rosalind peaked in 1965, when 652 newborns received the name.
Is Rosalind a boy or girl name?
Rosalind is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosalind rising or falling?
Rosalind is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rosalind?
Well-known people named Rosalind include Rosalind Franklin (biologist), Rosalind Russell (actor), Rosalind Chao (actor).