Declining since 1986, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Roxann since 1932
Babies named Roxann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 102 |
| 1940s | 512 |
| 1950s | 3,152 |
| 1960s | 2,334 |
| 1970s | 1,212 |
| 1980s | 979 |
| 1990s | 278 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Roxann, a spelling variant of Roxanne, is a name with Persian roots meaning 'dawn' or 'bright.' It first entered U.S. records in 1932 and achieved its highest popularity in 1955, ranking among the top girl names of that era. However, its usage has been in steady decline since 1986, and by 2025 it ranked relatively low at 13,208, with only about 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. Despite its rarity today, Roxann retains a mid-century charm, evoking the 1950s when it was most common. Its spelling with a double 'n' distinguishes it from the more traditional Roxanne, offering a unique twist.
Roxann is a respelling of Roxanne, which derives from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'dawn' or 'light.' Roxanne was the Greek form of the name of Alexander the Great's Bactrian wife. In English, the name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with the spelling Roxann peaking in the 1950s.
Where Roxann is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roxy, Rox, Ann
Sibling names for Roxann
Names that share Roxann's style, for a brother or sister.
