Rosaline
An elaborate form of Rosalie, or a simplified form of Rosalind.
Every Rosaline since 1891 — 3,984 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosaline
Rosaline is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,192 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 3,984 American babies have been named Rosaline. Its peak came in 1928, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Rosaline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosaline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #2,192 |
| 2024 | 55 | #3,005 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,611 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,550 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,992 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,384 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,887 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,482 |
| 2017 | 55 | #3,010 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,650 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,476 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,433 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,971 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,548 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,518 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,938 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,013 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,653 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,155 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,624 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,759 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,775 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,167 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,371 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,735 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,011 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,386 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,959 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,297 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,903 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,434 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,145 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,632 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,687 |
| 1950 | 40 | #1,469 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,475 |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,465 |
| 1935 | 47 | #1,016 |
| 1930 | 67 | #888 |
| 1925 | 85 | #805 |
| 1920 | 76 | #831 |
| 1915 | 55 | #890 |
| 1910 | 15 | #1,199 |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,051 |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,301 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosaline mean?
An elaborate form of Rosalie, or a simplified form of Rosalind.
How popular is the name Rosaline in 2025?
Rosaline ranked #2,192 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosaline?
3,984 babies have been named Rosaline in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosaline most popular?
Rosaline peaked in 1928, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Rosaline a boy or girl name?
Rosaline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosaline rising or falling?
Rosaline is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.