Arwen
Arwen is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Noble maiden or royal lady.
Origin and history
Arwen is a name created from Welsh linguistic roots, popularized globally by J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings. Etymologically, it combines Welsh elements meaning noble and maiden. In the United States, it has grown steadily as a modern literary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,299 babies in the United States have been named Arwen since 1880. It ranks #3098 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1241.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- WA (4.9 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 856 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,062 |
| 2020-2029 | 949 |
Famous people named Arwen
- Arwen Evenstar: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- J.R.R. Tolkien constructed the name for the Elven princess Arwen Undómiel in The Lord of the Rings using authentic Welsh roots.
- The name is derived from the Welsh elements 'ar' (noble, fine) and 'wen' (maiden, fair).