How old is someone named Rowan?
The average Rowan is 9 years old.
Half of all living Rowans are between 4 and 13.
When was Rowan popular?
Rowan is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 6,452 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 | 0 |
| 1920s | 72 | 0 |
| 1930s | 72 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 77 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 71 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 84 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 271 | 260 |
| 1990s | 1,637 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 9,456 | 9,300 |
| 2010s | 28,943 | 29,000 |
| 2020s | 32,069 | 32,000 |
How many Rowans are still alive?
About 72,000 Rowans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 73,000 babies named Rowan since 1916.
Nearly every Rowan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rowan?
About four in five living Rowans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 21%
- Gen Alpha 77%
Is Rowan an old name?
No. Rowan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 96 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rowan will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rowan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Rowans are men, and 31% are women.
The women average 11 and the men 9.
Names the same age as Rowan
NAME TWIN
Rowan's name twin is Rowen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rowen's age curve is the closest match to Rowan's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Rowan
How old is the average Rowan?
The average Rowan in the US is 9 years old. The median is 7, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rowan?
About 72,000 Rowans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 73,000 babies given the name since 1916.
When was the name Rowan most popular?
In 2025, when about 6,500 baby boys were named Rowan.
Is Rowan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 77% of living Rowans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Rowan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Rowans are men, and 31% are women. The women average 11 and the men 9.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this