Roan
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Rowan Tree
- Origin
- English
Roan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,585 baby boys have been named Roan. The name peaked in 2024 with 141 US births that year (rank #1350). In 2024, ranked #1350 nationally.
Top States for Roan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Roan births are: California (271), Texas (149), New York (85).
Other English-Origin Names Like Roan
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4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Roan's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Roan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowen | Red Haired | Male | Irish |
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Compare Roan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Roan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).