Roxanne
Roxanne is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bright, radiant, or dawn.
Origin and history
Roxanne is a feminine name derived from the Old Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn.' It entered the Western tradition via Greek historical accounts of Alexander the Great's wife. In the United States, it enjoyed steady popularity throughout the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a recognizable classic.
Popularity in the United States
59,532 babies in the United States have been named Roxanne since 1880. It ranks #529 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1140.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.3 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 363 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,987 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,608 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,577 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,169 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,044 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,287 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,154 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,131 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,117 |
Famous people named Roxanne
- Roxanne Hart: Actress
- Roxanne McKee: Actress, Model
- Roxanne Shanté: Rapper, Musician
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox
Fun facts
- Roxana was a Sogdian princess who became the first wife of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE.
- The name gained major international music recognition following The Police's hit 1978 single 'Roxanne.'