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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rowyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rownan|Rowynn
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rowyn

◈

ROH-win · 2 syllables

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Girl
#782
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#782
Popularity score: 33
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#782 in 2024
5yr
+244 ranks
Velocity
+244
Birth frequency
1.0 per 10,000 births
Boy
#1978
Popularity score: 23
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1978 in 2024
5yr
+114 ranks
Velocity
+114
Birth frequency
2.2 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1978 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Rowyn

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #1978

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #782 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Rowyn

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #782

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+244 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Rowyn is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureCelticUnisex2-syllableModernIrishEarthyGender-neutralCool-factor
Character
fierce independencenatural strengthwandering spiritquiet confidenceearthy wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rowyns

authenticcreativeadvocateinclusivearticulate
STRONG
High confidence

Rowyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #782 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +244 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1978 · rare
Rowyn at a Glance
Meaning:Red-haired or red-skinned. Derived from the Old Irish 'rua' meaning red, combined with the suffix '-wyn' indicating descent or characteristic.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#782 in 2024
5yr change:+244 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #782 · Boy #1978
Notable bearers
Rowyn Chestnut
American author and LGBTQ+ advocate
Rowyn Garfield
American singer and songwriter
Similar Sound
Ronan◈Roan◈Rowen◈Ryan◈Royce
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Finley◈Sage◈Asher◈Morgan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rowyn illustration
Name Intelligence
Rowyn · Overview
Summary

Rowyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #782 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rowyn scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 244 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Rowyn carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rowyn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rowyn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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