Eowyn
A girl's name of Old English origin with 1,732 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Eowyn hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1973, with 1,732 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #1880, Eowyn is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Eowyn ranks #1880 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Eowyn is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings, from the Old English elements ēoh (horse) and wyn (joy, delight) — meaning 'horse joy' or 'delight in horses.' Éowyn is the shieldmaiden of Rohan who famously kills the Witch-king of Angmar.
About 1,732 U.S. births are recorded. Eowyn is one of the most beloved literary names in the fantasy tradition — a warrior woman whose name is a real Old English compound, making it both invented and authentic.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Eowyn's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Eowyn breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Eowyn's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eowyn climbed 722 spots in the last 20 years — from #2602 to #1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 508 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 741 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 404 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 21 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 24 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 34 | — |
The Story of Eowyn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Eowyn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Eowyn are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Eowyn?
Only about 1 in every 33,962 babies born in 2024 was named Eowyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 741 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Eowyn by the numbers
- Would fill 36 school buses
- Meeting one Eowyn per day would take 4.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1973–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106 | #1880 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1785 |
| 2022 | 96 | #2024 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1819 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2224 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2144 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2346 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1981 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2372 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2594 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2358 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2491 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2432 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3237 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3222 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3104 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3341 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3103 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2765 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2510 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2024