Rovon
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "roaring sun" or "radiant one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rovon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rovon today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rovon births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rovon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rovon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,314
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Rovon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rovon 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 Rovon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rovon
The name Rovon is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, sometime around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Persian word "ravân," which means "soul" or "spirit." The name was likely given to children as a symbol of their spiritual essence or inner being.
In the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism, the concept of the soul was deeply revered, and names with spiritual connotations were commonly bestowed upon children. The earliest known reference to the name Rovon appears in a collection of ancient Persian poetry from the 6th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Rovon was a Persian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which heavily influenced the later development of Islamic ethics.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Rovon gained popularity among Persian and Arabic communities. One notable figure from this period was Rovon al-Khorasani, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
In the 13th century, a Persian poet named Rovon Isfahani gained acclaim for his romantic and mystical verses, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetic works were widely celebrated and influenced generations of Persian poets.
Another historical figure of note was Rovon Mirza, a Persian prince and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Persian Empire against foreign invaders and was renowned for his strategic military prowess.
In more recent times, the name Rovon has been less common, but it has continued to be used sporadically in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly in areas with strong Persian cultural influences.
People
Rovon + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Rovon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rovon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rovon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Rovon a common name?
We classify Rovon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rovon most popular?
The single biggest year for Rovon was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rovon is about 47 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 Rovon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rovon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rovon in the SSA data are male. 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 Rovon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rovon 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 Rovon 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 Americans are named Rovon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.