Anwon
Derived from the Welsh "yn" meaning opposite and "gwon" meaning a plain.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anwon today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anwon births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anwon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,834
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Anwon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anwon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anwon
The name Anwon has its roots in the ancient Welsh language, originating from the region now known as Wales in the British Isles. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Welsh words "an" meaning "very" or "extremely", and "gwn" meaning "fair" or "blessed", suggesting a meaning of "very fair" or "extremely blessed".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anwon can be found in the medieval Welsh epic poem, "The Mabinogion", which dates back to the 12th or 13th century. The poem mentions a character named Anwon ap Gwalchmai, a legendary figure associated with the court of King Arthur. However, it is unclear whether this was a fictional character or based on a real historical figure.
The first documented real-life individual with the name Anwon was Anwon ap Rhodri, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 11th century. He was a member of the royal House of Aberffraw and played a significant role in the political affairs of Wales during that time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Anwon Fychan, a 14th-century Welsh warrior and landowner. He was known for his involvement in the Welsh Wars of Independence against the English and his support for the Welsh prince, Owain Glyndŵr.
In the 15th century, Anwon ap Gruffydd was a prominent Welsh poet and scholar. He was a member of the prestigious Poets' Circle at the court of the Lord of Aberffraw and is remembered for his contributions to the development of Welsh literature and language.
Moving forward, in the 16th century, Anwon Llwyd was a Welsh landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Anglesey in the English House of Commons. He was known for his advocacy of Welsh interests and his efforts to preserve Welsh culture and language.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Anwon, demonstrating its rich heritage and deep roots in Welsh culture and society.
People
Anwon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anwon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anwon a common name?
We classify Anwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Anwon was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anwon is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anwon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anwon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anwon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Anwon?
Find out how many people share the name Anwon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.