Gentle horse or beautiful rose
A variant of Rosalind or Rosaline, it likely stems from the Germanic elements 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft or gentle). Over time, it became associated with the Latin 'rosa' for the rose flower, blending strength with floral beauty.
Less common today
Rosalin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,255 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Romeo's first love mentioned in the play · Romeo and Juliet
Chemist who contributed to the discovery of DNA structure
Former First Lady of the United States
