Rowan
A unisex name of Irish/Scottish origin, meaning little red one; the rowan tree.
How Rowan has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #219 |
| 2016 | #182 |
| 2017 | #140 |
| 2018 | #129 |
| 2019 | #118 |
| 2020 | #113 |
| 2021 | #106 |
| 2022 | #96 |
| 2023 | #76 |
| 2024 | #71 |
| 2025 | #59 |
Rowan by the numbers
In 2025, 1,398 babies in England and Wales were named Rowan. In the US, 4,267 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Rowan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Rowan
Names that are said the same way as Rowan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Rohanascending or rising165 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rowynslender and fair; a form of Rowena233 in the US (2017)
- Roana horse with a coat of mixed color; reddish-brown34 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rohaanascending, growing29 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rohinweeping; crying; expressing sorrow5 in the US (2017)
- Roen16 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean red
Like Rowan, each of these has red in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Scarlettdeep red; a dyer of cloth7,679 in the US (2017)
- Rubydeep red gemstone1,032 in England and Wales (2025)
- Roryred king1,760 in England and Wales (2025)
- Reidred; ruddy-complexioned1,286 in the US (2017)
- Reedred-haired or one who lives by reeds872 in the US (2017)
- Scarletscarlet cloth; bright red color783 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a tree
Like Rowan, each of these has a tree in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Oliviaolive tree; symbol of peace18,642 in the US (2017)
- Oliverolive tree; peace3,154 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Willowthe willow tree; grace, flexibility1,384 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ashtonash tree settlement3,129 in the US (2017)
- Ashleyash tree meadow2,549 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Rowan
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