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Rowan

Gender-neutral name
Current rank #59 and rising
All-time peak #59 in 2025
First recorded 1916 in U.S. data
Children named 72,800 since 1916
31% girls 70% boys (#249)

Popularity over time

Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #59 in 2025 · Source: Social Security Administration

Meaning & background

. Little red one. The name first shows up in U.S. records in 1916. As of the latest data it stands at #59, still gaining ground. Its strongest year was 2025, at #59 nationally. Across all years, more than 72,800 children have been named this.

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