Rowen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rowen is an Irish and Welsh name meaning 'little rose' or 'famous joy.' It has evolved from historical forms like Róisín and Rowena, reflecting a lineage of floral and joyful connotations. The name has gained modern popularity and is often associated with creativity and individuality, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Rowen is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Rowen has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rowen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1463rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 567th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17789th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3924th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rowen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rowen"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊən/
Origin
Irish, Welsh
Etymology
The name Rowen is derived from the Irish name 'Róisín,' which means 'little rose.' It can also have Welsh origins, where it is a variant of 'Rowena,' meaning 'famous joy.'
Meaning
little rose, famous joy
Language Evolution
Róisín (Irish), Rowena (Old English), Rowen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Rowen gained popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with nature and floral themes.
Variants & Derivatives
Rowena, Roisin, Ron
Modern Popularity & Image
Rowen is perceived as a modern and nature-inspired name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Rowen Atkinson (British actor and comedian), Rowen Schuurs (Dutch footballer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rowen"
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 "Rowen"
"Rowen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1463rd of 24088 | 1,552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 567th of 23106 | 5,952 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17789th of 27321 | 25 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3924th of 35406 | 574 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1432nd of 30306 | 1,888 |
Regional Popularity of "Rowen" 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) |
25.97% 1190th/4582 |
30.83% 1592nd/5164 |
24.64% 1802nd/7313 |
16.95% 1265th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.92% 435th/3984 |
15.04% 675th/4487 |
8.91% 608th/6822 |
9.32% 585th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rowen" 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) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
75.58% 5527th/7313 |
51.27% 3826th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.67% 1182nd/3984 |
45.89% 2059th/4487 |
24.17% 1649th/6822 |
22.88% 1436th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rowen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rowen" 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.