Rowena
- Pronunciation
- [Ro-we-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- White Or Comely
- Origin
- Celtic
Rowena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,491 baby girls have been named Rowena. The name peaked in 1917 with 224 US births that year (rank #429). In 2024, ranked #3430 nationally — 3,001 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Rowena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rowena births are: California (736), Texas (468), Ohio (415).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Rowena
If you like Rowena's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rowena's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rowena
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Compare Rowena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rowena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).