Holding steady.
Popularity of Rovena since 1912
Babies named Rovena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rovena's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rovena is a name of uncertain origin that appears in U.S. records as early as 1912, the year of its peak usage. Despite its 1912 debut, the name has remained consistently rare, with no rank in any subsequent year. The trajectory has been stable at very low usage, never achieving mainstream popularity. Its top states are not recorded due to sparse data, but the name likely appears sporadically across the country. As a variant of Rowena, it shares phonetic appeal with other -ena names, but its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Rovena is a name of uncertain origin, likely a variant of Rowena. Rowena itself is derived from the Old English elements 'hroth' (fame) and 'wynn' (joy), or from the Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed). The name gained literary prominence through Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe', where Rowena is a noble Saxon lady. Rovena has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roe, Vena, Rovy
Sibling names for Rovena
Names that share Rovena's style, for a brother or sister.
