Girl · #6,104 in 2026

Rowene

Name: Popularity of the name Rowene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rowene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,104

Peak Rank

#2,768 (1928)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1958

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2768

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rowene

Rowene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 11 Rowenes were born — ranking #2,768 that year. As of 2026, Rowene ranks #6,104 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Rowenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Rowene

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

Rowan
Rohan
Rowen
Rawin
Rowing
Rian
Reen
Roan
Rone
Rayon
Rown
Rion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowene

What does the name Rowene mean?

Rowene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rowene in 2026?

In 2026, Rowene ranks #6,104 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rowene most popular?

Rowene reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,768 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Rowene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rowene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rowene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rowene include Blasa, Francelia, Emojean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rowene

Rowene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Rowene's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,768. Use the chart and map above to compare Rowene'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.