Boy name
Roan
As of 2025, Roan ranks #1305 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 149 boys received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1926 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in Colorado, where it ranks #571 among boy names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#1305
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#1305
in 2025 (2020s)
Babies in 2025
149
boys named Roan
Roan popularity, 1880–2025
Where Roan is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Colorado (#571), Minnesota (#807), Pennsylvania (#792)
Uniqueness score
58/ 100Balanced
everywhereone of a kind
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Roan in the most recent year of SSA data.