Roisin
A female given name from Irish, anglicized form of Róisín, an Irish diminutive of Rose.
Every Roisin since 1966 — 987 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roisin
Roisin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,716 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 987 American babies have been named Roisin. Its peak came in 2025, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Roisin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roisin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,716 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,635 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,084 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,948 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,151 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,425 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,520 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,334 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,027 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,255 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,959 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,432 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,969 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,580 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,510 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,850 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,288 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,762 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,282 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,869 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,402 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,261 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,560 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,631 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,806 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,894 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,637 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,196 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,025 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,705 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roisin mean?
A female given name from Irish, anglicized form of Róisín, an Irish diminutive of Rose.
How popular is the name Roisin in 2025?
Roisin ranked #2,716 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roisin?
987 babies have been named Roisin in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roisin most popular?
Roisin peaked in 2025, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Roisin a boy or girl name?
Roisin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roisin rising or falling?
Roisin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.