GirlWelsh origin

Bronwen: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A fair and blessed spirit, noble and pure.

Origin
Welsh
Syllables
2
Current rank
#10316
Peak
#2779 in 1947

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1941: #361119411950: #292319501960: #371619601970: #359919701980: #332819801990: #857819902000: #811120002005: #1107220052010: #1371120102015: #1323820152020: #103162020#1#13711

What Bronwen Means

Bronwen is a girl name of Welsh origin. A fair and blessed spirit, noble and pure.

How Popular Bronwen Is

Bronwen currently ranks #10316 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2779 in 1947. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Bronwen

  • Bronwen is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Bronwen is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Bronwen

Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Bronwen

Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bronwen.

Questions About Bronwen

What does Bronwen mean?

Bronwen is a girl name of Welsh origin. A fair and blessed spirit, noble and pure.

How popular is Bronwen?

Bronwen currently ranks #10316 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2779 in 1947. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Bronwen come from?

Bronwen comes from Welsh roots. Bronwen is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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