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Rowann

ROH-wahn /ˈroʊwæn/

At a glance

In short
Rowann is a unique, nature-inspired name for girls, derived from Gaelic "ruadh" meaning "red." Rare yet elegant, it evokes the sacred rowan tree's protective qualities.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#13,592)
Babies in 2022
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#13,592 in 2022
First recorded
2012

Meaning of Rowann

The name Rowann is a charming and unique choice for a baby girl, with its roots deeply embedded in nature. Pronounced as ROH-wahn (/ˈroʊwæn/), this name is a variation of Rowan, which is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red" or "reddish-brown." The name also holds significance in Celtic mythology, where the rowan tree was considered sacred and believed to possess protective qualities. In recent years, Rowann has seen sporadic usage in the United States, with occurrences recorded in 2022, 2018, 2014, and 2012. Despite its rarity—ranked at 13,572 in 2022—it carries an air of elegance and distinctiveness that makes it a standout choice for parents seeking something both meaningful and uncommon.

How to pronounce Rowann

English

Popularity of Rowann in the U.S.

Rowann was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #13,592 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 2012.

Bar and line chart: Rowann in the U.S., 2012–2022. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2022. Line: rank among girl names, peak #13,592 in 2022.
  • Girls named Rowann (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2012–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2012⁠–⁠2022 4 rows
Rowann: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022613,592back (not recorded in 2019–2021)
2018515,682back (not recorded in 2015–2017)
2014516,513back (not recorded in 2013)
2012516,869new