Roan
How to say it: ROHN · /ˈroʊn/
From Irish Ruadhan meaning 'little red one' - also English word for reddish horse coat.
Roan was the 936th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 149 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #868 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #936 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 149 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,348 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #868 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now in the 2020s marks the strongest chapter yet for climbing Roan. Further ascent seems probable over the next few years.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft with a natural outdoor feel. Flynn belongs in similar company.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Roan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Roan
- Roan Wilson (born 2002)Costa Rican footballer
- Roan Johnson (born 1974)Italian writer and screenwriter
- Roan Carneiro (born 1978)Brazilian martial artist
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
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