Roisin is a distinctive choice, ranked #934 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Roisin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#934
About the Name Roisin
Roisin is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 40 places over five years. Its high point was #247 in 1997, and it now sits at #934. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Roisin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Roisin
Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Roisin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roisin in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Roisin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 40 places in the last five years. Its peak was #247 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Roisin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Roisin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Roisins in the wild.
38
UK babies named Roisin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 40 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Roisin
Likely around 1 other Roisin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Roisin Conaty is a British and Irish comedian, actress, and writer. She won the Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2010 for her show Hero, Warrior, Fireman, Liar.