An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Roen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old Norse origin, a variant of Roen or Rowan, possibly from the Old Norse rauðr meaning 'red' or from the tree name Rowan (the mountain ash, with its brilliant red berries). It may also be influenced by the French city Rouen.
About 938 U.S. births are recorded. Roen is crisp and minimal — just four letters — with the quiet confidence of a name that doesn't need to announce itself.
Roen climbed 2819 spots in the last 20 years — from #4560 to #1741.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 323 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 441 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 163 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | #1741 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2601 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2212 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2484 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2362 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2456 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2570 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1878 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2544 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2671 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2339 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3480 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4220 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4191 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3875 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3619 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4009 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4342 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3868 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5230 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Roen has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 106 births since 1927.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1998–2024) · Methodology