Girl · #7,562 in 2026

Rosslyn

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

Current Rank

#7,562

Peak Rank

#2,781 (2015)

Total Babies

811

5-Yr Trend

-30%

1940

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#2781

Peak Rank

811

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rosslyn

Rosslyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1940, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 33 Rosslyns were born — ranking #4,295 that year. As of 2026, Rosslyn ranks #7,562 for baby girls with 14 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 811 Rosslyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rosslyn

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

Roslin
Roslyn
Ruslan
Rollin
Wrestling
Rustling
Roselyn
Rossin
Crosslin
Croslin
Rosten
Rasin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rosslyn

What does the name Rosslyn mean?

Rosslyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rosslyn in 2026?

In 2026, Rosslyn ranks #7,562 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Rosslyn most popular?

Rosslyn reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #2,781 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rosslyn most popular?

Rosslyn has historically been most popular in Virginia, California, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rosslyn.

Is Rosslyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rosslyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rosslyn include Rudene, Lyndel, Cleaster. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rosslyn

Rosslyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 811 births in the dataset. Rosslyn's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #2,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Rosslyn'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.