Roan
- US rank
- #1,305
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,305 in 2025
149 babies were named Roan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 48 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1999–2025
US births per million boys, 1926–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Roan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,468 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Roan, 149 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoan first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearRoan is at its all-time high right now: #1,305 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRoan is 7.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,468.
- TrendRoan has climbed 48 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,305. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRoan is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #571, followed by Pennsylvania (#792) and Minnesota (#807). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- Boy or girlRoan is given to both boys and girls: 83% of the 180 babies named Roan in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Roan
Roan is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-oan”. US birth records list Roan for boys from 1926 to 2025, in 50 of those 100 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,305 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,305, with 149 babies. Of the 180 US babies named Roan in 2025, 17% were girls and 83% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 264,550 girls |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 170,648 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,593 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 888,889 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 653,595 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 209,644 boys |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,615 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,886 boys |
| 2020s | 75 | 13,283 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Roan
What is the origin of the name Roan?
Roan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Roan a boy or girl name?
Both. Roan is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 17% of US babies named Roan were girls.
How popular is the name Roan?
Roan ranked #1,305 for US boys in 2025, given to 149 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,305).