Rovenia
A feminine given name of unknown origin, potentially related to the Spanish word "rovenio" meaning wild rose.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Rovenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rovenia today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rovenia births was 1926 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rovenia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rovenia is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rovenias were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rovenia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1926
6 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1960 SSA rank
#7,111
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Rovenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rovenia from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rovenia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rovenia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rovenia
The name Rovenia has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which thrived in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were known for their advanced culture, art, and language, which had a significant influence on the development of Latin and the Roman civilization that followed.
The name Rovenia is derived from the Etruscan word "rovena," which means "oak" or "strong as an oak." This connection to the oak tree likely symbolizes strength, endurance, and longevity, qualities that were highly valued in the Etruscan society.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rovenia can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 5th century BC, which was discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri. This inscription memorialized a woman named Rovenia, indicating that the name was in use during this period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rovenia. In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman noblewoman named Rovenia Claudia, who was known for her patronage of the arts and her role in preserving Etruscan cultural traditions.
During the Renaissance period, Rovenia Fiorelli (1458-1521) was an Italian poet and scholar from Florence, renowned for her elegantly crafted sonnets and her contributions to the revival of classical literature.
In the 19th century, Rovenia Cartwright (1825-1892) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, who played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, helping countless enslaved people escape to freedom.
Another notable figure was Rovenia Vaughan (1901-1978), a British botanist and conservationist, who dedicated her life to the preservation of rare plant species and the establishment of nature reserves in the United Kingdom.
Finally, Rovenia Mondal (1932-2021) was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer, celebrated for her mastery of the Odissi dance form and her efforts in reviving and promoting this ancient art form on a global stage.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Rovenia, which has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on various fields and contributing to the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Rovenia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rovenia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rovenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rovenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rovenia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Rovenia a common name?
We classify Rovenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rovenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Rovenia was 1926, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rovenia is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rovenia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rovenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rovenia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rovenia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rovenia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rovenia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Rovenia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.