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Rowena

female

Meaning

"Fame, Joy"

Name popularized in medieval legend and later literature, often linked to Welsh elements interpreted as fame and joy.

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Popularity History of Rowena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3430Ranked in 2024

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Rowena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+598

better than 2023

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rowena

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, English
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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