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How Many People Are Named Rosalyn?
Estimated people named Rosalyn living in the U.S. today
15,991
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 23,040
- Peak year: 1955 (422 births)
- Estimated living today: 15,991
Rosalyn by age group — who carries the name today?
Rosalyn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rosalyn
Rosalyn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 23,040 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 15,991 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 21,375 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rosalyns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rosalyn in the US?
An estimated 15,991 people named Rosalyn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rosalyn rare — about 1 in 21,375 Americans.
Is Rosalyn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rosalyn is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Rosalyn most popular?
Rosalyn peaked in 1955, when 422 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rosalyn?
Rosalyn ranks #1,810 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).