Roan
Every Roan since 1926 — 3,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roan
Roan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,309 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 3,019 American babies have been named Roan — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Roan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,530 | 149 | #1,309 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,192 | 141 | #1,353 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,003 | 117 | #1,515 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,948 | 116 | #1,549 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,365 | 126 | #1,437 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,588 | 131 | #1,359 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,282 | 132 | #1,364 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,045 | 127 | #1,393 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,241 | 128 | #1,382 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,697 | 85 | #1,797 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,723 | 98 | #1,637 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,669 | 88 | #1,725 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,140 | 88 | #1,692 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,046 | 76 | #1,905 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,961 | 79 | #1,822 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,215 | 90 | #1,710 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,908 | 85 | #1,786 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,852 | 110 | #1,490 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,434 | 103 | #1,534 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,808 | 106 | #1,458 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,186 | 107 | #1,399 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,618 | 96 | #1,454 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,274 | 68 | #1,775 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,953 | 48 | #2,215 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39 | #2,517 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,730 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,657 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,013 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roan in 2025?
Roan ranked #1,309 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roan?
3,019 babies have been named Roan in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roan most popular?
Roan peaked in 2025, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Roan a boy or girl name?
Roan is used for both: about 9% of babies named Roan have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Roan rising or falling?
Roan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.