Boy · #8,210 in 2026

Roane

Roane is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Anthony Roane, English politician Archibald Roane (1769–1819), 2nd Governor of Tennessee John Roane (1766–1838), American politician John Roane (1794–1869), American politician John Roane (1817–1867), 4th Governor of Arkansas Spencer Roane (1762–1822), American jurist William Roane (1787–1845), American politician

Current Rank
#8,210
Peak Rank
#7,537 (2013)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2019
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#7537
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Roane

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Roane is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Anthony Roane, English politician Archibald Roane (1769–1819), 2nd Governor of Tennessee John Roane (1766–1838), American politician John Roane (1794–1869), American politician John Roane (1817–1867), 4th Governor of Arkansas Spencer Roane (1762–1822), American jurist William Roane (1787–1845), American politician

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The Story of Roane

Roane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 10 Roanes were born — ranking #7,537 that year. As of 2026, Roane ranks #8,210 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Roanes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Roane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roane

What does the name Roane mean?
Roane is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Anthony Roane, English politician Archibald Roane (1769–1819), 2nd Governor of Tennessee John Roane (1766–1838), American politician John Roane (1794–1869), American politician John Roane (1817–1867), 4th Governor of Arkansas Spencer Roane (1762–1822), American jurist William Roane (1787–1845), American politician
How popular is Roane in 2026?
In 2026, Roane ranks #8,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Roane most popular?
Roane reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,537 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Roane a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Roane is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Roane?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roane include Field, Rawson, Imon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Roane

Roane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Roane's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,537. Use the chart and map above to compare Roane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.