Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rowan.
National Rank (2025)
#249
All-Time Peak Rank
#212 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
22,225
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 #212 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,459 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 25.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 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
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+25.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,459Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:7
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:6
1980s:89
1990s:928
2000s:3,965
2010s:9,924
2020s:7,306
📐 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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