Rowan
5 countries#59 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rowan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
72,853 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #59 · peaked in 2025 with 6,452 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15,836 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #37 · peaked in 2021 with 1,179 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13,045 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #63 · peaked in 2021 with 1,042 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,286 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #113 · peaked in 2025 with 133 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
525 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #1691 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guyane, Nord, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
505 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #30 · peaked in 2025 with 63 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rowan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #423 | — |
| 2007 | #365 | ↑58 |
| 2008 | #338 | ↑27 |
| 2009 | #332 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #328 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #309 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #300 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #292 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #240 | ↑52 |
| 2015 | #219 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #182 | ↑37 |
| 2017 | #140 | ↑42 |
| 2018 | #129 | ↑11 |
| 2019 | #118 | ↑11 |
| 2020 | #113 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #105 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #96 | ↑9 |
| 2023 | #76 | ↑20 |
| 2024 | #71 | ↑5 |
| 2025 | #59 | ↑12 |
Frequently asked questions about Rowan
Is Rowan a popular name?
Yes — Rowan currently ranks #59 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rowan more common for boys or girls?
Rowan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rowan most popular?
Rowan peaked in 2025 in United States, with 6,452 recorded births that year.
Is Rowan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rowan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3897 in 1916 to #59 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rowan?
At least 89,214 babies have been recorded with the name Rowan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rowan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rowan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rowan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rowan include Isaiah, Caleb, Beau, Ezekiel.
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