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Rozlyn

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rozlyn: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1982.

Rozlyn is a modern, melodic variant of Rosalind or Roslyn, ultimately rooted in the Latin *rosa* (rose) or the Germanic elements *hros* (horse) and *lind* (soft, tender). This gentle, floral-sounding name first gained traction in Scottish registries from the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popular -lyn suffix trend. Though rare among famous bearers, Rozlyn carries the same elegance as Rosalind Franklin, the chemist whose X-ray work unlocked DNA's structure, or Rosalyn Yalow, the nuclear physicist who won a Nobel Prize. The name also shares its core with places like Roslin in Midlothian, home to the awe-inspiring Rosslyn Chapel. A lyrical cousin to Rosalind, Rozlyn feels both contemporary and timeless—a soft, sophisticated choice for a Scottish baby girl in the 2020s.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19823 babies
Latest (1984)
#5473 babies
Total births
6since 1982
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1982 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).