How Many People Are Named Roxan?
Complete statistics for the name Roxan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roxan is a very rare female name, with only 383 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 862,626 Americans. The majority of those named Roxan are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and wise.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 430 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roxan Through the Generations
Roxan has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak in 1954 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older generations, with 51% of people named Roxan being over 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular among younger parents, it remains a cherished choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roxan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Roxan
How Many People Have the Name Roxan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 383 people in the United States currently share the name Roxan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 862,626 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Roxan a Common or Rare Name?
Roxan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Roxan Mean?
Roxan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roxan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Roxan Most Popular?
The name Roxan reached peak popularity in 1954, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Roxan?
Approximately 383 people named Roxan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 862,626 Americans.
Is Roxan a rare name?
Roxan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 862,626 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roxan mean?
Roxan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Roxan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Roxan are male and 100% are female.
When was Roxan most popular?
Roxan peaked in 1954 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.