Holding steady.
Popularity of Roena since 1880
Babies named Roena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roena's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 69 |
| 1910s | 163 |
| 1920s | 234 |
| 1930s | 178 |
| 1940s | 120 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roena was first recorded in U.S. data in 1880, with its peak year of usage in 1884. The name's trajectory has been stable in the sense that it never achieved high popularity; it has essentially been a rare name since its first appearances. It has no top states and a one-in-N value that is effectively incalculable due to extremely low counts. As a name of uncertain origin, Roena likely emerged as a variant or invention during the late 19th century, a period when many creative name forms were coined. Though never common, its historical usage in the 1880s gives it a distinctive, vintage feel. Today, it remains a highly uncommon choice, making it appealing to parents seeking obscure historical names.
Roena is a name of uncertain derivation that appeared in the United States in the late 19th century. It may be a variant of Rowena, a name of Welsh or English origin meaning 'fair-haired' or 'famous joy,' or a feminine form of Roy, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'red.' Another possibility is that it was coined as a blend of Rose and Ena. Historical usage was primarily in the 1880s, with a peak in 1884.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roe, Roni
Variants: Rowena, Rohema
Sibling names for Roena
Names that share Roena's style, for a brother or sister.
