Rowan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Little Red One; Tree with Red Berries
Background: The name Rowan originates from the Irish word 'ruadh,' meaning 'red,' combined with the suffix '-an,' conveying 'little.' It can also refer to the rowan tree, known for its bright red berries and significance in various traditions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#532
Total births
66,362
Most popular decade
2020s
(76,740 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+169 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1916
Gender usage
68.4% male
31.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,898
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 4,647
- Peak rank
- #71
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,647
- Recent rank
- #71
Female
- First year
- 1942
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,738
- Peak year
- 2018
- Peak year births
- 1,459
- Peak rank
- #211
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,193
- Recent rank
- #266
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).