Arwen
- Pronunciation
- [Ar-wen]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Arwenna. Muse.
- Origin
- Welsh
Arwen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,138 baby girls have been named Arwen. The name peaked in 2023 with 179 US births that year (rank #1277). In 2024, ranked #1344 nationally — 67 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Arwen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Arwen births are: California (373), Texas (219), Florida (91).
Other Welsh-Origin Names Like Arwen
If you like Arwen's Welsh origin, consider these related names: Aberfa, Aberthol, Anwen, Ariana, Arianell. Browse all Welsh names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Arwen's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Arwen
Where in the US Is Arwen Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Arwen the strongest states are Colorado, Minnesota, Washington.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | #786 | 32 |
| 2 | Minnesota | #831 | 16 |
| 3 | Washington | #875 | 27 |
| 4 | Indiana | #971 | 23 |
| 5 | Ohio | #979 | 28 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | #979 | 28 |
| 2 | Indiana | #971 | 23 |
| 3 | Washington | #875 | 27 |
| 4 | Minnesota | #831 | 16 |
| 5 | Colorado | #786 | 32 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Arwen in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arwyn | The People's Friend. | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Arwen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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