Roxane
Roxane is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bright, radiant, or little star.
Origin and history
Roxane is a classic name of Ancient Persian origin derived from Ancient Greek forms, meaning bright or little star. It gained fame in Western literature through Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a stylish, less common variant of Roxanne.
Popularity in the United States
5,179 babies in the United States have been named Roxane since 1880. It ranks #2401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- TX (9 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,762 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,931 |
| 1970-1980 | 607 |
| 1980-1990 | 322 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Roxane
- Roxane Gay: Author, Professor
- Roxane Mesquida: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Roxy, Rox, Roxie
Fun facts
- Roxana (Roxane) was a Sogdian princess who became the first wife of Alexander the Great in the fourth century BCE.
- Roxane is the central female character and love interest in the famous 1897 French play Cyrano de Bergerac.