Roan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Roan originates from Old Irish, meaning 'red-haired'. It has evolved from the Old Irish 'ruadh' to its modern form. While it does not have biblical relevance, it has become popular in recent years, representing a connection to nature and individuality.
The name Roan is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5780th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1895th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1508th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12872nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8567th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roan"
Pronunciation
/roʊən/
Origin
Old Irish
Etymology
The name Roan is derived from the Old Irish word 'ruadh', which means 'red' or 'red-haired'. It has also been associated with the Gaelic term for a 'little red one'.
Meaning
red-haired
Language Evolution
Ruadh (Old Irish), Roan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Roan has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Ireland, but gained wider recognition in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Ronan, Rowan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Roan is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with nature due to its phonetic similarity to 'rowan', a type of tree.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Roan"
"Roan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5780th of 10718 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7383rd of 16616 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1895th of 24088 | 1,074 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1508th of 23106 | 1,377 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12872nd of 35406 | 104 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8567th of 30306 | 150 |
Regional Popularity of "Roan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.47% 2221st/4582 |
37.57% 1940th/5164 |
30.30% 2216th/7313 |
20.64% 1540th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.16% 1879th/3984 |
45.00% 2019th/4487 |
22.74% 1551st/6822 |
22.37% 1404th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Roan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.