Rowen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
74% Masculine / 26% Feminine
Meaning:
Rowen means 'red-haired' and is associated with strength and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Rowen
Rowen is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the word 'rhon', which means 'red-haired'. The name is often associated with strength, bravery, and determination. In Welsh mythology, Rowen was the name of a legendary warrior. It can also be seen as a variation of the name Rowan, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'ruadhán', meaning 'little red one'.
Popularity of the Name Rowen
The popularity for the name Rowen peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 586 births, which ranked number 1,027 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Rowen had the most female births in 2018 with 187, which ranked number 1,240 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 586, which ranked number 492 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rowen has increased sharply over the last ten years from 334 births to 724 births, an increase of 116.77%. Among males, Rowen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 236 births to 565 births, an increase of 139.41%. Among females, Rowen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 98 births to 159 births, an increase of 62.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rowen
- 20 Year Trend of Rowen: 1473.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Rowen: 116.77%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rowen: 139.41%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rowen: 62.24%
Popularity of Rowen by State
For males, Rowen was most popular in Midwestern states with 165 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 52 male births. Among females, Rowen was most popular in Midwestern states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rowen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 10 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 7 | 423 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 10 | 585 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 38 | 712 | 13 | 1749 |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 30 | 542 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 16 | 604 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 9 | 382 | 5 | 576 |
| ID | 9 | 257 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 20 | 494 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 25 | 306 | 8 | 746 |
| KS | 6 | 500 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | 14 | 355 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 11 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 10 | 497 | < 5 | N/A |
| ME | 5 | 233 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 28 | 324 | 7 | 965 |
| MN | 14 | 401 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 12 | 462 | 5 | 910 |
| MS | 8 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 18 | 537 | 6 | 1273 |
| NE | 6 | 385 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 10 | 650 | 7 | 955 |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 30 | 377 | 13 | 740 |
| OK | 10 | 418 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 31 | 347 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 10 | 446 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 5 | 242 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 12 | 565 | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | 52 | 582 | 8 | 2419 |
| UT | 14 | 333 | 6 | 602 |
| VA | 14 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 13 | 537 | 5 | 1070 |
| WI | 10 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| WV | 5 | 331 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rowen
- Total Births of Rowen: 782 (8.04%)
- Male Births of Rowen: 617 (9.12%)
- Female Births of Rowen: 167 (4.96%)
Given the upward trend of Rowen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.04% increase in total births, for a total of 782 births in 2024. Male births for Rowen have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 617 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.12%. For Females, births for Rowen have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 167 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.96%.