Bronwyn
Bronwyn is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Fair-breasted or white and blessed.
Origin and history
Bronwyn is a female name of Welsh origin, derived from the roots meaning breast or fair-breasted and white, fair, or blessed. Though traditionally spelled Bronwen in Wales, the -wyn ending is a common variant in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, uncommonly given choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,729 babies in the United States have been named Bronwyn since 1880. It ranks #2887 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- NY (13.9 %)
- VA (5.3 %)
- MA (4.8 %)
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 | 169 |
| 1950-1960 | 247 |
| 1960-1970 | 495 |
| 1970-1980 | 488 |
| 1980-1990 | 362 |
| 1990-2000 | 521 |
| 2000-2010 | 663 |
| 2010-2019 | 523 |
| 2020-2029 | 261 |
Famous people named Bronwyn
- Bronwyn Bishop: Politician, Lawyer
- Bronwyn Bancroft: Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Bron, Bronnie, Winnie
Fun facts
- In traditional Welsh naming, -wen is the feminine ending, while -wyn is masculine, though Bronwyn is used predominantly for females in the U.S.
- Names with the Bronwen/Bronwyn root feature prominently in Welsh folklore and literature, such as the Mabinogion.