Roan

Boy name

Roan has been given to 3,019 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,019

Peak year

2025 (180 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1926

10-year trend

▲ +67%

Gender split

9% girls / 91% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Roan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ryanboy

991,747 babies since 1906

Joangirl

488,939 babies since 1880

Romanboy

105,131 babies since 1882

Rowanunisex

72,853 babies since 1916

Ronboy

36,432 babies since 1919

Ronanboy

20,938 babies since 1959

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Roan.

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Malakhiboy

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Osielboy

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Riggsboy

2,991 babies since 1992

Kyroboy

2,990 babies since 2002

Teoboy

2,987 babies since 1968

Jaeunisex

2,980 babies since 1918

Adielboy

3,063 babies since 1980

FAQ

How popular is the name Roan?

Roan has been given to 3,019 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Roan peak?

Roan peaked in 2025, when 180 babies were given the name.

Is Roan a girl or boy name?

Roan is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Roan are boys).

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