Roisin
4 countries#788 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Roisin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,128 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #297 · peaked in 1997 with 217 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,033 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #788 · peaked in 1997 with 158 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
987 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #2691 · peaked in 2025 with 64 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
668 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 1993 with 39 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
427 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #177 · peaked in 1998 with 42 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Roisin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #424 | — |
| 2003 | #375 | ↑49 |
| 2004 | #410 | ↓35 |
| 2005 | #399 | ↑11 |
| 2006 | #507 | ↓108 |
| 2007 | #469 | ↑38 |
| 2008 | #482 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #500 | ↓18 |
| 2010 | #593 | ↓93 |
| 2011 | #635 | ↓42 |
| 2012 | #768 | ↓133 |
| 2013 | #676 | ↑92 |
| 2014 | #832 | ↓156 |
| 2015 | #643 | ↑189 |
| 2016 | #975 | ↓332 |
| 2017 | #808 | ↑167 |
| 2018 | #815 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #778 | ↑37 |
| 2020 | #894 | ↓116 |
| 2021 | #788 | ↑106 |
Frequently asked questions about Roisin
Is Roisin a popular name?
Yes — Roisin currently ranks #788 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Roisin more common for boys or girls?
Roisin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Roisin most popular?
Roisin peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 158 recorded births that year.
Is Roisin rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Roisin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #279 in 1996 to #788 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Roisin?
At least 4,115 babies have been recorded with the name Roisin across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Roisin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Roisin appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Roisin?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Roisin include Meher, Sable, Zulema.
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