Roxanne
rox(an)-ne
US Popularity:2541
Origin:French
Meaning:Bright, shining; Radiant
Roxanne is a baby girl name of French, Persian, and Greek origin. The name Roxanne means “bright,” "shining," and "radiant," and is typically associated with the Greek name Roxana and the Persian name Roushanak. Suited for babies born during the bright, shining hours of the day, the name Roxanne carries hope and wonder wherever baby goes. The name Roxanne is prominent in various art forms, including the beautiful character in Cyrano de Bergerac. With the name Roxanne, baby has a bright path ahead of them.
Roxanne Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Roxanne is currently #1431 on The Bump
Girl:Roxanne is currently #653 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Roxanne is currently #2541 in U.S. births
Girl:Roxanne is currently #965 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2541
in 2022
- 347
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Roxanne, July 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Roxanne, October 2021
Behind the Name, Roxana
Quranic Names, Roshan, A Non-Quranic Name for Girls
Quranic Names, Roushanak, A Non-Quranic Name for Girls
Britannica, Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great, November 2023
Britannica, Roxane, fictional character, February 2011
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