28,167births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Scotland
#113Scotland 2025
Rowan is a girl name family recorded 28,167 times in 9 countries since 1942. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#113 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2023, at 131.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rowan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan | English | 22,225 | 🇺🇸 United States | #249 | 2018 | ▲ 40 % |
| Rowan | English | 2,367 | 🏴 England & Wales | #423 | 2024 | ▲ 78 % |
| Rowan | English | 1,297 | 🏴 Scotland | #113 | 2023 | ▲ 19 % |
| Rowan | English | 1,123 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #235 | 2017 | ▲ 54 % |
| Rowan | English | 541 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #178 | 2018 | ▶ 1 % |
| Rowan | English | 493 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #132 | 2019 | ▲ 243 % |
Questions about Rowan
How popular is the name Rowan?
In 2025 it ranked #113 in Scotland. Official registers record 28,167 births across 9 countries.
When was Rowan most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2023, at 131.6 births per 100,000.
Is Rowan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rowan is a girl name.