Unisex nameCurrently #71 in the USRising
Rowan
ROH-un//ˈroʊən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Little red one, or rowan tree
Rowan comes from the Irish Ó Ruadháin, related to 'ruadh', meaning red, and also names the rowan tree, long associated in Celtic folklore with protection against harm. Its nature meaning and soft sound have made it a popular modern unisex choice.
Rowan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rowan |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 100 |
| 1994 | 146 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1996 | 235 |
| 1997 | 276 |
| 1998 | 249 |
| 1999 | 283 |
| 2000 | 313 |
| 2001 | 371 |
| 2002 | 413 |
| 2003 | 573 |
| 2004 | 908 |
| 2005 | 950 |
| 2006 | 1,125 |
| 2007 | 1,580 |
| 2008 | 1,649 |
| 2009 | 1,574 |
| 2010 | 1,563 |
| 2011 | 1,591 |
| 2012 | 1,835 |
| 2013 | 1,911 |
| 2014 | 2,321 |
| 2015 | 2,805 |
| 2016 | 3,545 |
| 2017 | 4,295 |
| 2018 | 4,500 |
| 2019 | 4,575 |
| 2020 | 4,436 |
| 2021 | 4,908 |
| 2022 | 4,899 |
| 2023 | 5,497 |
| 2024 | 5,840 |
Rowan through the decades
- Rowan peaked in 2024, when 5,840 babies were named Rowan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rowan has risen 181% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rowan currently ranks #71 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Ro
Variants & spellings
Rowen