Bronwen
Meaningwhite breast · Welsh
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,769 in 1947
10 babies were named Bronwen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 793 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bronwen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bronwen, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bronwen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBronwen first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1947, when it ranked #2,769. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBronwen has climbed 793 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Bronwen means “white breast”.
About the name Bronwen
Bronwen is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “white breast”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-wen”. US birth records list Bronwen for girls from 1941 to 2025, in 77 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #2,769 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.2 | 162,162 girls |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 282,486 girls |
| 1960s | 6.2 | 162,075 girls |
| 1970s | 12 | 81,633 girls |
| 1980s | 7.4 | 134,771 girls |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 177,936 girls |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 185,185 girls |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 253,165 girls |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 346,821 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 Bronwen
What does the name Bronwen mean?
Bronwen means “white breast” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Bronwen?
Bronwen has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Bronwen a boy or girl name?
Bronwen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Bronwen?
Bronwen ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1947 (#2,769).