Holding steady.
Popularity of Roxan since 1946
Babies named Roxan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 149 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roxan is a mid-20th century variant of Roxanne, first recorded in 1946. It saw its highest usage in 1954, the peak year for this spelling, though it has never cracked the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with only a handful of girls given the name each year. Its parent name Roxanne gained wider recognition through pop culture, but Roxan stays a rare choice. The trajectory shows consistent but low-level usage, making it a distinctive alternative to the more common Roxy or Roxanne.
Roxan is a modern respelling of Roxanne, itself derived from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'little star' or 'bright dawn.' The spelling Roxan emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of Roxanne and other -an ending names. It has remained a rare choice, with its peak usage in the 1950s.
“Roxan” around the world
Where Roxan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roxy, Rox
Sibling names for Roxan
Names that share Roxan's style, for a brother or sister.
