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Rosalynn

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Pronounced ROH-zuh-lin /ˈɹoʊ.zə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popularly understood as 'pretty rose'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Rosalynn is a variant of Rosalind and Rosaline, joining the Latin rosa, 'rose', with a second element and popularly read as 'pretty rose'.
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Origin MediumLatin, Germanic
MeaningA variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popularly understood as 'pretty rose'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1621 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births129 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,531

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019352025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name grows out of the older Rosalind and Rosaline, both of which open with the Latin rosa for 'rose'. Rosalynn keeps that floral first half and pairs it with a softened ending, which is why it is so often understood simply as 'pretty rose'. The doubled 'n' gives it a tidy, modern finish.

It sits in a wide family of spellings, from Rosalyn and Roselyn to the trimmer Roslyn. The former First Lady and mental health advocate Rosalynn Carter is its most recognizable bearer.

Did you know? Rosalynn is a spelling variant of Rosalyn, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rosalynn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

RosalindRosalineRosalynRoselynRoslyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosalynn Carter (1927-2023)
    American First Lady as the wife of President Jimmy Carter and a noted mental health advocate.

If you like Rosalynn…

Rosalind— an older base name Rosalynn varies from
Rosalyn— a single-n spelling of the same name
Roselyn— a closely related variant spelling
Roslyn— a contracted form of the same name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosalynn mean?

Rosalynn is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Rosalynn?

It's commonly said ROH-zuh-lin /ˈɹoʊ.zə.lɪn/.

Is Rosalynn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rosalynn is used as a girl name.

How popular is Rosalynn?

In 2024, Rosalynn ranked #1497 in the U.S. for girls, with 145 births recorded.

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