Roslyn
Meaning: Beautiful rose, gentle horse
Origin: English/Germanic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #187
Total births: 2,373
History: Roslyn peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name has an elegant, floral character. Roslyn represents the generation of Australian women named with garden-inspired beauty — roses blooming in the Australian sun.
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| Current rank (1967) | #98 |
| Babies named Roslyn in 1967 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,373 |
| Peak year | 1953 (231 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #43 |
| Years in records | 1952–1967 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 31 spots |
Frequently asked about Roslyn
What does the name Roslyn mean?
Roslyn means “Beautiful rose, gentle horse” from English/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Roslyn?
Roslyn has English/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful rose, gentle horse”.
How popular is Roslyn in Australia?
Roslyn ranked #98 in Australia in 1967 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Roslyn most popular?
Roslyn peaked in 1953 with 231 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Roslyn a boy or girl name?
Roslyn is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Roslyns in registered births are female.
Is the name Roslyn rising or falling in popularity?
Roslyn has fallen 31 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #67 in 1962 to #98 in 1967.
How long has Roslyn been recorded in Australia?
Roslyn appears in birth records in Australia across 16 years — from 1952 through 1967.