Arwynn
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 33 babies have been named Arwynn in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Arwynn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arwynn is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, influenced by names like Arwen — popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, where the name means 'noble maiden' in the Elvish language Sindarin, derived from ar (noble) and wen (maiden).
The double-n ending gives Arwynn a slightly more grounded, Welsh feel compared to Tolkien's Arwen. For parents drawn to fantasy literature, mythological sounds, or Welsh heritage, Arwynn offers a name that feels both otherworldly and rooted in real linguistic tradition.
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Arwynn first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2004. A twenty-first-century entry, Arwynn belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Welsh classification suggests a path from welsh linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arwynn has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #10796 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 10 | #16509 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #14393 | — |
The Story of Arwynn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Arwynn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Arwynn are most likely born between 2010 and 2021.
How rare is Arwynn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arwynn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2020s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2004–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | #11255 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10337 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16164 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16853 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14393 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2021