Roan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #523 in 2006 with 57 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 57 births ranking #523. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 850.0%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 5,620 boys born was named Roan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.