Roxana
Girl name · #2355 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
In 2025, 77 baby girls were named Roxana, placing it at #2355 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1677, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 girls born in 2025 was named Roxana.
Babies named Roxana per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 143-year story
Roxana first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 315 girls were named Roxana — good for #679 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Roxana against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Roxana in class?
Roxana scores 79 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Roxana will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Roxana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Roxana is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Roxanas were CA (18), TX (12), CO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Roxana
Statistically, parents drawn to Roxana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ilana, Susana, Ileana, Joana, and Roxanna.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Roxana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2354 |
| 2024 | 92 | #2080 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2156 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2048 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1991 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1830 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1850 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1968 |
| 2017 | 108 | #1876 |
| 2016 | 107 | #1890 |
| 2015 | 127 | #1677 |
| 2014 | 105 | #1908 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1744 |
| 2012 | 140 | #1559 |
| 2011 | 189 | #1261 |
| 2010 | 167 | #1384 |
| 2009 | 225 | #1121 |
| 2008 | 207 | #1222 |
| 2007 | 221 | #1157 |
| 2006 | 245 | #1045 |
| 2005 | 252 | #970 |
| 2004 | 243 | #978 |
| 2003 | 198 | #1113 |
| 2002 | 268 | #861 |
| 2001 | 248 | #911 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Roxana a popular girl name?
Roxana ranked #2355 among girls in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1677.
When was the name Roxana most popular?
Roxana peaked in 1991, when 315 American girls received the name (ranked #679 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Roxana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American girls was named Roxana. It scores 79/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.