Rowen
Gender-neutral name · English · Welsh
Meaningrowan tree · English form of Rowan
- US rank
- #486
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #445 in 2024
617 babies were named Rowen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 55 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
US births per million boys, 1944–2025
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 Rowen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,769 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rowen, 617 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rowen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRowen first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #445.
- Then vs nowRowen is 37× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,769.
- TrendRowen has climbed 55 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #486. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRowen is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #254, followed by Idaho (#302) and Louisiana (#314). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- Boy or girlRowen is given to both boys and girls: 80% of the 772 babies named Rowen in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningRowen is an English form of Rowan, which means “rowan tree”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Rowen
Rowen is a gender-neutral name of English and Welsh origin meaning “rowan tree”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-wen”. US birth records list Rowen for boys from 1944 to 2025, in 36 of those 82 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #445 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #486, with 617 babies. Of the 772 US babies named Rowen in 2025, 20% were girls and 80% were boys.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,455 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,880 girls |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,626 girls |
| 2020s | 102 | 9,782 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,621,622 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 2000s | 42 | 24,038 boys |
| 2010s | 198 | 5,061 boys |
| 2020s | 345 | 2,896 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 Rowen
What does the name Rowen mean?
Rowen means “rowan tree” in English, as a form of Rowan.
What is the origin of the name Rowen?
Rowen has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Rowen a boy or girl name?
Both. Rowen is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 20% of US babies named Rowen were girls.
How popular is the name Rowen?
Rowen ranked #486 for US boys in 2025, given to 617 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#445).