The nameRoisin

Roisin is an Irish girl's name meaning "little rose".

Meaning

Róisín is a diminutive of rós, "rose", in Irish.

Origin

Irish.

History

Róisín Dubh, "Dark Rosaleen", is a poetic name for Ireland. In England and Wales Roisin reached 247th in 1997.

Famous people named Roisin

Popularity of the name Roisin

Roisin in the United States

3569thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (54 births)
922babies named Roisin in the United States since 1880
02754 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Roisin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 276 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Roisin. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Roisin in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 44 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.

Roisin in the United Kingdom

867thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1997peak year (217 births)
2,761babies named Roisin in the United Kingdom since 1997
0109217 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Roisin was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,207 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Roisin. Half of all babies named Roisin in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 51 births a year.

Roisin in Ireland

24thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2005peak year (280 births)
9,977babies named Roisin in Ireland since 1964
0140280 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Sibling names for Roisin

Names from the same generation as Roisin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roisin mean?

Róisín is a diminutive of rós, "rose", in Irish.

What is the origin of the name Roisin?

Irish.

Is Roisin a girl's or a boy's name?

Roisin is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Roisin?

In 2024, Roisin was the 3569th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 43 births.

What are good sibling names for Roisin?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Orla, Aziza, Mona and Georgette for a sister, Ciaran, Niall, Pascal and Bogdan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Roisin?

Róisín Murphy, singer; Róisín Gallagher, actress.