Rowan
Peaked at #71 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1916, Rowan has been recorded 32% of the time for girls and 68% of the time for boys.
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Rowan — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#212
in 2017
Current rank
#266
in 2024
Years tracked
47
1942–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1942, Rowan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #212 nationally with 1,448 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #413 (2014) to #266 (2024) — a 36% improvement.
As of 2024, Rowan ranks #266 nationally for girls, with 1,193 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #266 | 1,193 |
| 2023 | #234 | 1,287 |
| 2022 | #277 | 1,138 |
| 2021 | #241 | 1,261 |
| 2020 | #255 | 1,179 |
| 2019 | #230 | 1,352 |
| 2018 | #212 | 1,459 |
| 2017 | #212 | 1,448 |
Rowan — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#71
in 2024
Current rank
#71
in 2024
Years tracked
102
1916–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1916, Rowan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #71 nationally with 4,647 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #240 (2014) to #71 (2024) — a 70% improvement.
As of 2024, Rowan ranks #71 nationally for boys, with 4,647 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #71 | 4,647 |
| 2023 | #76 | 4,210 |
| 2022 | #96 | 3,761 |
| 2021 | #105 | 3,647 |
| 2020 | #113 | 3,257 |
| 2019 | #118 | 3,223 |
| 2018 | #129 | 3,041 |
| 2017 | #140 | 2,847 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rowan most popular?
Rowan was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #71 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rowan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rowan?
At least 66,362 babies have been recorded with the name Rowan in the US since 1916, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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