Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rowan.
National Rank (2025)
#59
All-Time Peak Rank
#59 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
50,628
Unisex Distribution69.5% Boy / 30.5% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Rowan Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Rowan
According to SSA data, Rowan achieved its highest historical rank of #59 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 5,212 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 187.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 48 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rowan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+187.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,212Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
48Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:18
1920s:72
1930s:72
1940s:76
1950s:77
1960s:71
1970s:78
1980s:182
1990s:709
2000s:5,491
2010s:19,019
2020s:24,763
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-wn
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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