Rowan
Every Rowan since 1916 — 72,853 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rowan
Rowan is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #59 in 2025 with 5,212 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 72,853 American babies have been named Rowan — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 6,452 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 Rowan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rowan 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 | 1,240 | #249 | 5,212 | #59 |
| 2024 | 1,198 | #266 | 4,667 | #71 |
| 2023 | 1,288 | #234 | 4,215 | #76 |
| 2022 | 1,139 | #277 | 3,763 | #96 |
| 2021 | 1,262 | #241 | 3,648 | #105 |
| 2020 | 1,179 | #255 | 3,258 | #113 |
| 2019 | 1,353 | #230 | 3,223 | #118 |
| 2018 | 1,459 | #212 | 3,041 | #129 |
| 2017 | 1,448 | #213 | 2,847 | #140 |
| 2016 | 1,351 | #240 | 2,194 | #182 |
| 2015 | 989 | #331 | 1,816 | #219 |
| 2014 | 774 | #413 | 1,548 | #240 |
| 2013 | 714 | #427 | 1,197 | #292 |
| 2012 | 684 | #454 | 1,151 | #300 |
| 2011 | 544 | #534 | 1,047 | #309 |
| 2010 | 608 | #493 | 955 | #328 |
| 2009 | 616 | #497 | 958 | #332 |
| 2008 | 676 | #471 | 973 | #339 |
| 2007 | 711 | #453 | 869 | #365 |
| 2006 | 452 | #638 | 673 | #424 |
| 2005 | 347 | #766 | 603 | #437 |
| 2004 | 379 | #709 | 529 | #477 |
| 2003 | 245 | #957 | 328 | #626 |
| 2002 | 207 | #1,041 | 206 | #818 |
| 2001 | 174 | #1,180 | 197 | #828 |
| 2000 | 158 | #1,242 | 155 | #972 |
| 1995 | 106 | #1,500 | 64 | #1,506 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,718 | 29 | #2,419 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,042 | 20 | #2,580 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,974 | 11 | #3,800 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,775 | 9 | #3,887 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,860 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,506 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,165 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,737 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,223 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,852 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,207 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,352 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,853 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rowan
- Rowan Atkinson Actor · b. 1955
- Rowan Williams Religious figure · b. 1950
- Rowan Blanchard Actor · b. 2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rowan in 2025?
Rowan ranked #59 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,212 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rowan?
72,853 babies have been named Rowan in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rowan most popular?
Rowan peaked in 2025, when 6,452 newborns received the name.
Is Rowan a boy or girl name?
Rowan is used for both: about 31% of babies named Rowan have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Rowan rising or falling?
Rowan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rowan?
Well-known people named Rowan include Rowan Atkinson (actor), Rowan Williams (religious figure), Rowan Blanchard (actor).