Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Rowena
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1917
Peak births
224
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19172025
Quick answers about Rowena
How many people are named Rowena?
An estimated 4,344 living Americans are named Rowena.
How rare is Rowena?
Rowena is very rare among babies today, with 32 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.7% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Rowena?
The median age of a living American named Rowena is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 47 and 75 years old.
Is Rowena still popular?
Yes — Rowena is currently rising in popularity, with 32 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.8× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
85.7%
2025
32
All-time
10,526