How old is someone named Rosalind?
The average Rosalind is 57 years old.
Half of all living Rosalinds are between 50 and 73.
When was Rosalind popular?
Rosalind is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1965 but no single era. You'll meet Rosalinds of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 314 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,403 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,093 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,855 | 470 |
| 1940s | 4,409 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 5,331 | 4,200 |
| 1960s | 5,350 | 4,700 |
| 1970s | 2,168 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 921 | 890 |
| 1990s | 535 | 520 |
| 2000s | 404 | 400 |
| 2010s | 1,252 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 926 | 920 |
How many Rosalinds are still alive?
About 18,000 Rosalinds are alive in the US today. That's 66% of the roughly 27,000 babies named Rosalind since 1888.
Roughly half of all Rosalinds ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Rosalind?
About two in five living Rosalinds are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rosalind an old name?
Yes. Rosalind is older than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rosalind will be 46 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Rosalinds make up more of the total.
Is Rosalind a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Rosalinds are women.
Names the same age as Rosalind
NAME TWIN
Rosalind's name twin is Ward. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ward's age curve is the closest match to Rosalind's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Rosalind
How old is the average Rosalind?
The average Rosalind in the US is 57 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rosalind?
About 18,000 Rosalinds are alive in the US today, out of roughly 27,000 babies given the name since 1888.
When was the name Rosalind most popular?
In 1965, when about 650 baby girls were named Rosalind.
Is Rosalind a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 45% of living Rosalinds, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this