Boy nameCurrently #1,350 in the USSteady
Roan
//ˈɹoʊn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Roan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Roan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Roan |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 109 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2007 | 116 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 108 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 140 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 149 |
| 2021 | 145 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2024 | 157 |
Roan through the decades
- Roan peaked in 2024, when 157 babies were named Roan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Roan has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Roan currently ranks #1,350 in the US and is holding steady.