Elowen
Meaningelm tree · Cornish
- US rank
- #797
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #797 in 2025
341 babies were named Elowen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 546 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2008–2025
Most popular states (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 Elowen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,713 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elowen, 341 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elowen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElowen first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearElowen is at its all-time high right now: #797 in 2025.
- New on the sceneElowen wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2008.
- TrendElowen has climbed 546 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #797. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedElowen is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #208, followed by Maine (#209) and West Virginia (#308). It's in the top 1,000 in 24 states.
- MeaningIn Cornish, Elowen means “elm tree”.
About the name Elowen
Elowen is a girl name of Celtic origin meaning “elm tree”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-wen”. US birth records list Elowen for girls from 2008 to 2025, in 16 of those 18 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #797 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #797, with 341 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,420 girls |
| 2020s | 147 | 6,786 girls |
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Elowen
What does the name Elowen mean?
Elowen means “elm tree” in Cornish.
What is the origin of the name Elowen?
Elowen has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Elowen a boy or girl name?
Elowen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elowen?
Elowen ranked #797 for US girls in 2025, given to 341 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#797).