UK girl's name
Roselyn
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "pretty rose" or "little rose".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roselyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roselyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 13 births.
This profile covers 130 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 135 living people in the UK are called Roselyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roselyn ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 13 girls were registered as Roselyn.
- • Roselyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #520 in 1978.
- • About 135 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roselyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2015
13 births
Estimated living
135
2026
Meaning
What does Roselyn mean?
The name Roselyn has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Rosalina, which is a combination of the words "rosa" meaning rose and "linus" meaning line or thread. The name essentially translates to "little rose" or "rose-like."
In its early days, the name Roselyn was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes in various parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and England. It was often associated with beauty, grace, and delicacy, much like the rose flower itself.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roselyn can be found in the 12th century, when it appeared in a French poem written by the trouvère Gace Brulé. The poem celebrated the beauty and virtues of a woman named Roselyn, establishing the name's association with feminine charm and elegance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Roselyn. One of the most famous was Roselyn Vere, an English noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was renowned for her beauty and was the subject of numerous romantic poems and ballads of the time.
In the 16th century, Roselyn Shakespeare, the daughter of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare, carried on the legacy of this name. While not as famous as her father, she is remembered as a respected figure in her own right.
Another notable Roselyn was Roselyn Ayres, a British actress and dancer who graced the stage in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was known for her talent and grace, further cementing the name's association with beauty and artistry.
Moving into the 19th century, Roselyn Blakiston, an English explorer and naturalist, made her mark in the field of science. She was renowned for her contributions to the study of flora and fauna in various parts of the world.
Finally, in the 20th century, Roselyn Dutton, an American painter and sculptor, gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works of art. Her creative spirit and talent embodied the enduring charm and beauty associated with the name Roselyn.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roselyn over time
The chart below shows babies named Roselyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roselyn, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roselyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roselyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3129 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3342 | 69 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4314 | 23 | 6 |
Geography
Where Roselyn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Roselyn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Roselyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #520 in 1978.
Across the UK
Roselyn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#520 in 1978
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Roselyn
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Roselyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roselyn in the UK right now?
In 2024, Roselyn was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Roselyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 13 babies registered as Roselyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roselyn?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "pretty rose" or "little rose".
How many people are called Roselyn in the UK?
A total of 130 babies have been registered as Roselyn across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Roselyn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Roselyn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #520 in 1978. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.