unisex name
Roann
roh-AHN
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 343
Roann is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 69% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1975 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1959, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Roann Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 123 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Roann?
In 1975, Roann was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Roann Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Roann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Roann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Roann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Roann
- Pronunciation roh-AHN
Sibling Names for Roann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Roann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Roann
How popular is the name Roann?
In 1975, Roann was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Roann a girl's or a boy's name?
Roann is used for both girls and boys. About 69% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Roann?
Roann has 2 syllables.
When was Roann most popular?
Roann peaked in 1959, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Roann a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Roann currently ranks #5,365 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.