Roan
Roan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little red one, rowan tree, or reddish-brown coat.
Origin and history
Roan is a name of Gaelic and Norse origins, associated with the rowan tree or a reddish-brown color coat. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent decades as a modern, concise nature choice. It is often considered a variant of Rowan.
Popularity in the United States
2,734 babies in the United States have been named Roan since 1880. It ranks #2476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1207.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.6 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- NC (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 784 |
| 2010-2019 | 991 |
| 2020-2029 | 780 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely related to the rowan tree, which holds a prominent place in European folklore.
- In English, roan refers to an animal coat color composed of a mixture of colored and white hairs.