Rowan

Rank 96th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Rowan was 96th most popular baby name for boys and 109th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,876 babies were named Rowan in the United States. The gender distribution for "Rowan" is 76.7% male and 23.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 690 babies in the United States were named Rowan. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Rowan is around 8 to 10 years old.

The name "Rowan" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Rowan include Ro and Row.

Rowan Meaning & Origin

Rowan is a name of Irish origin that means "little red one", and it's also associated with the rowan tree, known for its resilience and ability to flourish in challenging conditions, thus evoking a sense of strength and vibrancy.

The name Rowan is described as adventurous, inquisitive and free-spirited.

Pronunciation

Rowan is pronounced ro-wan in English. The name Rowan has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rowan

Rowan Atkinson, famously known for his role as Mr. Bean, is a notable person with the name Rowan.

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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