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Rosslyn

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Pronounced ROZ-lin /ˈrɒz.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'a pretty/tender rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-name (linked to 'a promontory/headland'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A pretty rose; a headland: Rosslyn spells Roslyn. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'a pretty/tender rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-name (linked to 'a promontory/headland'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12927 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 790

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519402025

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

Rosslyn is a spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'a pretty/tender rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-name (linked to 'a promontory/headland'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (Rosslyn Chapel is famous; said 'ROZ-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Roslyn. Rare in this form, a-pretty-rose at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Roslyn/Rosalind is variously 'a pretty rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-name (Rosslyn Chapel) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROZ-lin').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Roslyn — routes layered

Variations

RoslynRosalynRoslynn

Nicknames

RossRoz

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Roslyn— the standard spelling
Rosalyn— a kin spelling
Rosalind— the source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosslyn mean?

Rosslyn spells Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'a pretty rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rosslyn?

It's said ROZ-lin /ˈrɒz.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rosslyn a boy or girl name?

Rosslyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Rosslyn?

Rosslyn is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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