Rosalinda
Girl name · #2160 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rosalinda? In official American birth records, Rosalinda has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 86 baby girls were named Rosalinda, placing it at #2160 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2088, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,930 girls born in 2025 was named Rosalinda.
Babies named Rosalinda per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Rosalinda first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 334 girls were named Rosalinda — good for #701 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rosalinda against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rosalinda in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rosalinda is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rosalinda will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rosalinda is most common
State-level data for Rosalinda is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rosalinda
Statistically, parents drawn to Rosalinda tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Graciela, Celestina, Griselda, Roxanna, and Rosario.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rosalinda | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2153 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2389 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1878 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1992 |
| 2021 | 104 | #1897 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1883 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2109 |
| 2018 | 94 | #2059 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1770 |
| 2016 | 107 | #1890 |
| 2015 | 93 | #2088 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1853 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1990 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1911 |
| 2011 | 120 | #1722 |
| 2010 | 90 | #2167 |
| 2009 | 124 | #1756 |
| 2008 | 175 | #1374 |
| 2007 | 167 | #1419 |
| 2006 | 195 | #1234 |
| 2005 | 136 | #1519 |
| 2004 | 176 | #1239 |
| 2003 | 162 | #1284 |
| 2002 | 187 | #1116 |
| 2001 | 211 | #1014 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rosalinda?
In official American birth records, the name Rosalinda first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 8 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Rosalinda a popular girl name?
Rosalinda ranked #2160 among girls in 2025 with 86 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2088.
When was the name Rosalinda most popular?
Rosalinda peaked in 2000, when 334 American girls received the name (ranked #701 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rosalinda?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,930 newborn American girls was named Rosalinda. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.