Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Rossalyn

Name: Popularity of the name Rossalyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rossalyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#14,501 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2015

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#14501

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rossalyn

Rossalyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 6 Rossalyns were born — ranking #14,501 that year. As of 2026, Rossalyn ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Rossalyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rossalyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rossalyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wrestling
Reisling
Rosalyn
Rosaleen
Rassling
Ruslan
Reselling
Russula
Rustling
Roslin
Rosslyn
Ursuline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rossalyn

What does the name Rossalyn mean?

Rossalyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rossalyn in 2026?

In 2026, Rossalyn ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rossalyn most popular?

Rossalyn reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #14,501 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rossalyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rossalyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rossalyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rossalyn include Sharo, Raheema, Cammille. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rossalyn

Rossalyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Rossalyn's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #14,501. Use the chart and map above to compare Rossalyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.