The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VIII's haimyô was Roen and, although he never officially held the name of Kataoka Roen I, he was considered as the founder of the line.

The actor Kataoka Gatô II's haimyô was Roen and, although he never officially held the name of Kataoka Roen II, he was considered as the second actor of the line.

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon X's haimyô was Roen and, although he never officially held the name of Kataoka Roen III, he was considered as the third actor of the line.

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon XII's haimyô was Roen and, although he never officially held the name of Kataoka Roen IV, he was considered as the fourth actor of the line.

Kataoka Roen VI is the current holder of the name since October 1959.