Bronwen
Bronwen first appears in US records in 1941. It peaked in 1980, when 25 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 10.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bronwen popular?
Declining Bronwen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1980 peak.
| 2020s | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69 | |
| 2000s | 99 | |
| 1990s | 101 | |
| 1980s | 126 | |
| 1970s | 189 | |
| 1960s | 111 | |
| 1950s | 67 | |
| 1940s | 82 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bronwen mean?
Bronwen joins the Welsh for “breast” and “fair, blessed.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bronwen mean?
Bronwen means Fair, blessed breast. Bronwen joins the Welsh for “breast” and “fair, blessed.”
What is the origin of the name Bronwen?
Bronwen is of Welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Bronwen?
Bronwen is pronounced “BRON-wen.”
Is Bronwen a boy or a girl name?
Bronwen is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Bronwen a popular name right now?
Bronwen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1980 peak.
How popular is the name Bronwen?
In 2025, Bronwen ranked #9569 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bronwen most popular?
Bronwen was most popular in 1980, when about 25 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bronwen?
Names similar to Bronwen include Olwen, Blodwen, Angharad, Ffion, Enfys.
What names go well with Bronwen?
Welsh names that pair well with Bronwen include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.