Rowen

“Rowan tree” — Middle English origin

Boy's name · #488 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Rowen first appeared in 1944, vanished from the records entirely for 45 years, and since returning in 1990 has climbed back to #488. About 8,200 boys have carried it in all. Rowen is the less common spelling of Rowan — about 11% of babies given the name are written this way; Rowan itself ranked #59 in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 3,500 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 4,700 boys in Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 4,900 boys in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 40 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Rowens

Rowen Fernández — South African footballer
Rowen Muscat — Maltese football player
Rowen Osborn — Australian public servant and diplomat
Rowen Shepherd — Scottish rugby union player
Rowen Tolentino — notable figure

Similar names: Kyson · Ronin · Tripp · Kasen · Bowen · Raiden

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