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Rowan

female

Meaning

"Rowan Tree; Little Red"

Used for both genders, the name relates to the rowan tree and also Irish surname traditions with red-associated interpretations.

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Popularity History of Rowan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#266Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#266

Rowan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-32

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rowan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rowan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rowan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Scottish, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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