Roxann
Roxann is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bright, radiant, or dawn.
Origin and history
Roxann is a variant of Roxana, an ancient Persian name meaning bright or radiant. It achieved moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare choice for American newborns.
Popularity in the United States
8,885 babies in the United States have been named Roxann since 1880. It ranks #1773 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- PA (10.1 %)
- MI (9.2 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 512 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,152 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,334 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,212 |
| 1980-1990 | 979 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 126 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Roxann
- Roxann Dawson: actress, director
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox
Fun facts
- Roxann traces its heritage back to Roxana, the Bactrian noblewoman who married Alexander the Great in 327 BC.
- The spelling variant Roxann experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the 1950s and 1960s.