Anwen
Meaningvery fair · Welsh
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,489 in 2004
9 babies were named Anwen in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Anwen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Anwen, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Anwen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAnwen first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #6,489.
- Then vs nowAnwen is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Anwen means “very fair”.
About the name Anwen
Anwen is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “very fair”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-wen”. US birth records list Anwen for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 22 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #6,489 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 229,358 girls |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 251,256 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 301,508 girls |
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Anwen
What does the name Anwen mean?
Anwen means “very fair” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Anwen?
Anwen has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Anwen a boy or girl name?
Anwen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Anwen?
Anwen ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#6,489).