73,585births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Northern Ireland
#30England & Wales 2025
Rowan is a boy name family recorded 73,585 times in 11 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#30 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 386.8 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 | 50,628 | 🇺🇸 United States | #59 | 2025 | ▲ 220 % |
| Rowan | English | 15,769 | 🏴 England & Wales | #30 | 2025 | ▲ 200 % |
| Rowan | English | 2,728 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #52 | 2024 | ▲ 89 % |
| Rowan | English | 1,068 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #37 | 2022 | ▲ 127 % |
| Rowan | English | 949 | 🏴 Scotland | #47 | 2025 | ▲ 435 % |
| Rowan | English | 919 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #76 | 2025 | ▲ 264 % |
Questions about Rowan
How popular is the name Rowan?
In 2025 it ranked #30 in England & Wales. Official registers record 73,585 births across 11 countries.
When was Rowan most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 386.8 births per 100,000.
Is Rowan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rowan is a boy name.