Eowyn Girl

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-oh-win / ˈeɪ.oʊ.wɪn

Old English; Tolkien's invented language

Meaning

Old English: noble maiden; Tolkien's language: horse lord

Historical & Cultural Background

Eowyn is a name derived from Old English, meaning 'noble maiden.' It gained popularity through J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings,' where Eowyn is a strong female character known for her bravery and warrior spirit. The name reflects themes of courage and defiance against traditional gender roles.

Trend Summary

Eowyn has seen limited use in the U.S., often associated with fantasy literature.

Similar Names

EowenElowenAowynRowanMorriganCerysAislingSaoirse

Variants

  • Eowin

International Variants

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Famous people named Eowyn

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Fictional characters named Eowyn

Eowyn is a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings,' known for her role as a shieldmaiden of Rohan.

Eowyn appears in various adaptations of 'The Lord of the Rings,' including films and stage productions, where she is portrayed as a fierce warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

ArwenElanorLúthienGaladrielIsoldeFreya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eowyn was first seen in the United States in 1973. Eowyn has ranked as high as #1262 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Washington, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Eowyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eowyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
OH 8
16%
CA 8
16%
FL 7
14%
OR 6
12%
WA 6
12%
PA 5
10%
TN 5
10%
TX 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19756
19779
19787
19797
19807
19815
19835
19887
19976
19985
199910
20005
200112
20027
200322
200464
200569
200664
200756
200850
200955
201051
201151
201276
201372
201478
201569
201679
2017100
201878
201987
202081
2021111
202296
2023114
2024106