Roan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #837 in 2012 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 57 births ranking #523. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 516.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 9,417 boys born was named Roan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.