Roan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #477 in 2004 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 57 births ranking #523. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 816.7%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 5,609 boys born was named Roan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.