Rowena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationroh-WEE-nah / ˈroʊ.wɪ.nəOld English; Latin
Meaning
Old English: fame and happiness; Latin: a form of the name Roderick
Historical & Cultural Background
Rowena is a name of Old English origin, often associated with the legend of King Arthur. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Ivanhoe,' where Rowena is a prominent character. The name has been used in various literary works and has a romantic connotation.
Trend Summary
Rowena has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rohena
- Rowen
International Variants
- Rovina (Slavic)
- Rówen (Irish)
Famous people named Rowena
Rowena Chiu is a British author known for her work on personal narratives and cultural commentary.
Rowena Wallace is an Australian actress recognized for her roles in television dramas.
Rowena McAlpine is a notable Australian educator and advocate for educational reform.
Rowena Stewart is a Scottish artist celebrated for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Rowena
Rowena Ravenclaw is a character from the 'Harry Potter' series, known as the founder of Ravenclaw House.
Rowena is a character in Sir Walter Scott's 'Ivanhoe,' depicted as a noblewoman and love interest.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rowena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rowena has ranked as high as #633 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Rowena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rowena (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 8 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 13 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 19 |
1885 | 20 |
1886 | 18 |
1887 | 27 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 17 |
1890 | 28 |
1891 | 32 |
1892 | 32 |
1893 | 41 |
1894 | 33 |
1895 | 41 |
1896 | 43 |
1897 | 34 |
1898 | 32 |
1899 | 38 |
1900 | 42 |
1901 | 37 |
1902 | 37 |
1903 | 27 |
1904 | 43 |
1905 | 27 |
1906 | 46 |
1907 | 41 |
1908 | 54 |
1909 | 52 |
1910 | 55 |
1911 | 60 |
1912 | 96 |
1913 | 119 |
1914 | 136 |
1915 | 182 |
1916 | 165 |
1917 | 224 |
1918 | 175 |
1919 | 200 |
1920 | 194 |
1921 | 209 |
1922 | 181 |
1923 | 188 |
1924 | 165 |
1925 | 170 |
1926 | 162 |
1927 | 171 |
1928 | 157 |
1929 | 177 |
1930 | 159 |
1931 | 159 |
1932 | 179 |
1933 | 139 |
1934 | 168 |
1935 | 122 |
1936 | 122 |
1937 | 136 |
1938 | 157 |
1939 | 140 |
1940 | 121 |
1941 | 120 |
1942 | 109 |
1943 | 124 |
1944 | 99 |
1945 | 89 |
1946 | 107 |
1947 | 113 |
1948 | 85 |
1949 | 89 |
1950 | 98 |
1951 | 114 |
1952 | 114 |
1953 | 153 |
1954 | 161 |
1955 | 135 |
1956 | 122 |
1957 | 136 |
1958 | 107 |
1959 | 128 |
1960 | 111 |
1961 | 126 |
1962 | 143 |
1963 | 122 |
1964 | 99 |
1965 | 91 |
1966 | 75 |
1967 | 80 |
1968 | 64 |
1969 | 49 |
1970 | 55 |
1971 | 76 |
1972 | 58 |
1973 | 58 |
1974 | 45 |
1975 | 61 |
1976 | 54 |
1977 | 56 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 56 |
1980 | 59 |
1981 | 44 |
1982 | 52 |
1983 | 47 |
1984 | 41 |
1985 | 38 |
1986 | 35 |
1987 | 24 |
1988 | 27 |
1989 | 24 |
1990 | 21 |
1991 | 22 |
1992 | 18 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 10 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 19 |
1997 | 16 |
1998 | 17 |
1999 | 13 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 11 |
2002 | 12 |
2003 | 6 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 18 |
2006 | 15 |
2007 | 10 |
2008 | 12 |
2009 | 14 |
2010 | 7 |
2011 | 15 |
2012 | 11 |
2013 | 11 |
2014 | 14 |
2015 | 12 |
2016 | 19 |
2017 | 22 |
2018 | 29 |
2019 | 28 |
2020 | 50 |
2021 | 33 |
2022 | 39 |
2023 | 37 |
2024 | 46 |