Roslin
2025 SSA
About Roslin
Roslin is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from the place name Roslin (or Rosslyn), a village near Edinburgh famous for its historic chapel. It can be interpreted as 'ridge of the waterfall' or 'ancient knowledge' in Celtic elements. The name gained contemporary recognition through the character Laura Roslin in the television series 'Battlestar Galactica.' Roslin has never been widely used, maintaining its distinctive quality. It offers the charm of floral-adjacent names like Rose or Rosalind but with a unique twist. The name carries associations with Scottish heritage, natural beauty, and mysterious history, appealing to parents looking for something uncommon yet accessible with rich cultural connections.
Pronounced RAZ-lin.
As of October 2026, Roslin ranked #7829 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4421 in 1966.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Roslin on lists
Roslin in pop culture
- Roslin Frey
character in the Game of Thrones series
- Laura Roslin
character on TV's "Battlestar Galactica"