Bronwyn Girl

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRON-win / ˈbrɒn.wɪn

Welsh; Irish

Meaning

Welsh: fair breast; Irish: daughter of the king

Historical & Cultural Background

Bronwyn is a name of Welsh origin, often associated with beauty and grace. In Welsh mythology, names with the prefix 'Bron' are linked to nobility and strength. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes used in Irish contexts as well, adding to its cultural richness.

Trend Summary

Bronwyn has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bronwen

International Variants

  • Bronwyn (Welsh)
  • Bronwen (Welsh)

Famous people named Bronwyn

Bronwyn Bishop is an Australian politician known for her role as a member of the House of Representatives.

Bronwyn James is a British actress recognized for her performances in various television series.

Fictional characters named Bronwyn

Bronwyn is a character in the book series 'The Raven Cycle' by Maggie Stiefvater, known for her strong personality.

Bronwyn is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', serving as a noble and skilled warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bronwyn was first seen in the United States in 1942. Bronwyn has ranked as high as #1045 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Bronwyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bronwyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
UT 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19429
194310
19449
194520
194624
194732
194834
194931
195031
195117
195237
195325
195422
195531
195621
195730
195818
195915
196019
196136
196243
196363
196483
196561
196655
196742
196835
196958
197064
197148
197227
197355
197460
197537
197643
197756
197846
197952
198043
198136
198231
198336
198440
198538
198635
198738
198830
198935
199035
199142
199254
199338
199447
199560
199654
199762
199861
199968
200069
200165
200268
200363
200468
200562
200666
200777
200849
200976
201062
201157
201252
201348
201450
201544
201654
201746
201864
201946
202044
202140
202254
202342
202444