Roxanne Girl

Popularity: #778 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: rok-SAN //rɒkˈsæn//

Origin: Greek; French

Meaning: Greek: 'dawn'; French: 'bright'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roxanne has its roots in the ancient Persian language, derived from the word "Roxan," meaning "dawn" or "bright." This etymology reflects the name's association with light and new beginnings. The name was further adapted into Greek as "Roxane," which was popularized in the Hellenistic period, particularly through the historical figure Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BCE.

The name then made its way into Latin as "Roxana," and subsequently into Old French, before entering the English language in the medieval period, where it maintained its original pronunciation and meaning. Throughout history, Roxanne has been associated with various notable figures and cultural references.

In literature, the name gained prominence through the character Roxane in Edmond Rostand's play "Cyrano de Bergerac," first performed in 1897. This character, known for her beauty and intelligence, has contributed to the name's romantic and poetic connotations.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the works of classical authors who referenced the Persian origins of the name, thereby cementing its place in literary tradition. Culturally, Roxanne has been embraced in various artistic expressions, symbolizing beauty, brightness, and the dawn of new ideas.

The name has also been linked to themes of love and longing, particularly in the context of Rostand's play, where it represents the idealized woman. The diminutive form "Roxy" has emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Roxanne

In this section, you will find notable people named Roxanne. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Roxanne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Roxanne who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Roxanne Shante is a rapper best known for her work in the hip hop genre and her role in the film Roxanne Roxanne.

Roxanne McKee is an actress best known for her roles in Hollyoaks, Game of Thrones, and Dominion.

Roxanne Hart is an actress best known for her performances in Highlander, The Crucible, and 8 Seconds.

Fictional characters named Roxanne

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Roxanne is a fictional character from the animated film A Goofy Movie. She is the love interest of Max Goof and plays a significant role in his coming-of-age journey.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Roxanne, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RoxieRheaReneeRubyRainaRaquel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roxanne. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RoxieRoxanaRheaRainaReneeRomyRitaRina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roxanne was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Roxanne has ranked as high as #295 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Roxanne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roxanne is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roxanne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roxanne.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 170 0 170
2024 182 0 182
2023 173 0 173
2022 169 0 169
2021 208 0 208
2020 215 0 215
2019 199 0 199
2018 183 0 183
2017 190 0 190
2016 188 0 188
2015 181 0 181
2014 211 0 211
2013 253 0 253
2012 245 0 245
2011 245 0 245
2010 236 0 236
2009 258 0 258
2008 234 0 234
2007 211 0 211
2006 207 0 207
2005 225 0 225
2004 222 0 222
2003 189 0 189
2002 197 0 197
2001 186 0 186
2000 225 0 225
1999 237 0 237
1998 256 0 256
1997 266 0 266
1996 330 0 330
1995 341 0 341
1994 376 0 376
1993 459 0 459
1992 585 0 585
1991 634 0 634
1990 803 0 803
1989 975 0 975
1988 1,199 8 1,191
1987 1,032 11 1,021
1986 811 0 811
1985 883 5 878
1984 749 0 749
1983 823 5 818
1982 879 0 879
1981 857 5 852
1980 870 0 870
1979 879 0 879
1978 760 0 760
1977 751 0 751
1976 679 0 679
1975 744 0 744
1974 722 0 722
1973 702 0 702
1972 883 0 883
1971 1,036 0 1,036
1970 1,018 5 1,013
1969 1,090 0 1,090
1968 1,015 0 1,015
1967 1,005 0 1,005
1966 1,186 0 1,186
1965 1,271 0 1,271
1964 1,324 0 1,324
1963 1,527 0 1,527
1962 1,515 0 1,515
1961 1,730 6 1,724
1960 1,920 0 1,920
1959 1,712 5 1,707
1958 1,586 0 1,586
1957 1,774 0 1,774
1956 2,119 5 2,114
1955 2,092 0 2,092
1954 2,232 0 2,232
1953 1,763 0 1,763
1952 1,578 0 1,578
1951 1,080 0 1,080
1950 682 0 682
1949 331 0 331
1948 290 0 290
1947 270 0 270
1946 232 0 232
1945 198 0 198
1944 175 0 175
1943 179 0 179
1942 107 0 107
1941 115 0 115
1940 90 0 90
1939 66 0 66
1938 62 0 62
1937 54 0 54
1936 53 0 53
1935 30 0 30
1934 26 0 26
1933 24 0 24
1932 23 0 23
1931 15 0 15
1930 10 0 10
1929 9 0 9
1928 10 0 10
1927 8 0 8
1926 12 0 12
1925 9 0 9
1923 10 0 10
1922 6 0 6
1920 7 0 7
1919 7 0 7
1918 6 0 6
1913 5 0 5
1906 6 0 6

Top States for Roxanne (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 36
31%
TX 22
19%
AZ 11
9%
FL 10
9%
NY 10
9%
MI 8
7%
IL 5
4%
MO 5
4%
OH 5
4%
WA 5
4%