Roxanne
Roxanne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Roxanne
- A female given name from Persian; a spelling variant of Roxane, fairly popular since the 1930s.
How popular is Roxanne?
Since 1880, 59,532 girls and 55 boys in the U.S. have been named Roxanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #158 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3992 in 1961. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roxanne
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Roxanne
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Roxanne FAQ
What does the name Roxanne mean?
A female given name from Persian; a spelling variant of Roxane, fairly popular since the 1930s.
What is the origin of the name Roxanne?
Roxanne is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Roxanne?
Since 1880, 59,532 girls and 55 boys in the U.S. have been named Roxanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #158 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3992 in 1961. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roxanne a boy or girl name?
Roxanne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 59,532 girls and 55 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.