Rowen
Rowen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little red one; tree with red berries.
Origin and history
Rowen is a unisex name of Gaelic origin, derived from the surname O'RuaidhÈin meaning 'descendant of the little red one' or associated with the rowan tree. It has grown significantly in popularity in the United States in recent years for boys. It offers a modern, nature-inspired alternative to traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
8,169 babies in the United States have been named Rowen since 1880. It ranks #1343 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #498.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (8 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- FL (5 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 838 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,687 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,576 |
Fun facts
- The name is often associated with the rowan tree, which features bright red berries and has rich folklore in European culture.
- While historically rare in the U.S., nearly half of all published male births for Rowen since 1880 have occurred since 2020.