Arwen Girl

Popularity: #781 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-wen / ˈɑːrwən

Welsh; Sindarin (Elvish)

Meaning

Welsh: noble maiden; Sindarin: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Arwen is a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'noble maiden.' It gained popularity through J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly in 'The Lord of the Rings,' where Arwen is a significant Elvish character. The name reflects themes of nobility and grace, resonating with both Welsh and fantasy literature.

Trend Summary

Arwen has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

ArianAislingAlwenEowynGwenRhiannonIsoldeMaeveNiamhSaoirse

Variants

  • Arwyn
  • Arwenne

International Variants

  • Arwen (English)
  • Arwen (Welsh)

Famous people named Arwen

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Fictional characters named Arwen

Arwen (The Lord of the Rings) is an Elvish princess and a key character in the story.

Arwen (The Hobbit) appears in adaptations of Tolkien's works as a significant figure in Middle-earth.

Sibling Suggestions

ElowenCarysLiraelSerenMiraTamsin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arwen was first seen in the United States in 1968. Arwen has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Arwen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arwen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 17
16%
TX 14
13%
FL 9
9%
OH 8
8%
IL 8
8%
MN 7
7%
IN 7
7%
VA 7
7%
NY 6
6%
UT 6
6%
MO 5
5%
CO 5
5%
TN 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19695
197015
197115
197214
197311
197419
197525
197621
197730
197835
197928
198034
198130
198227
198312
198416
19858
198615
19879
198814
19895
199010
19915
19947
19955
19965
19997
20009
200112
200241
2003117
2004166
2005149
200696
200798
200886
200981
201080
201173
201279
2013105
2014104
2015116
2016129
2017109
2018123
2019144
2020116
2021148
2022177
2023179
2024169