Will my child share the name Roisin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Roisin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roisin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Roisin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Roisin is declining: down 272 places since 2020, to #1,166 in 2025. It peaked at #247 in 1997.

Is Roisin a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Roisin a popular baby name in the United States?

Roisin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1166

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Roisin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1166 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Roisin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Roisin in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Roisin

Roisin Conaty — Roisin Conaty is a British and Irish comedian, actress, and writer.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.