How Popular (or Rare) was Rowan in 2020?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#255
2020 Rank
1,179
2020 Births
#212
Best Rank (2017)
1,459
Peak Year (2018)
21,785
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,370
Rarity Factor (2020)

📊 The Rowan Story

Rowan is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #255 in 2020 with 1,179 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,459 births ranking #212. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 707.5%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 1,370 girls born was named Rowan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Irish and Scottish usage  |  Meaning: little red one in one route; rowan tree in another modern association

Rowan is a strong modern favourite with both Celtic and nature associations. It feels clean, balanced, and very wearable.

The name succeeded because it sits neatly between traditional Celtic naming and contemporary tree-name style. That dual appeal has made it especially durable and broadly liked.

Did you know?Rowan is one of the few names that works equally well as a saintly old form and a modern tree name.
Similar namesRory, River, Robin, Wren, Quinn

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