Elowyn
A feminine name derived from Cornish and Welsh roots meaning "elm tree".
Name Census estimates that about 2,552 living Americans carry the first name Elowyn. It sits at #447 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elowyn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elowyn births was 2024 (697 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elowyn. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elowyn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Elowyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.6K
~ 1 in 134,308 Americans
Peak year
2024
697 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#447
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Elowyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elowyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,865 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elowyn 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 Elowyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elowyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 39 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Elowyn, while Louisiana, Connecticut, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elowyn
The given name Elowyn is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive historical roots or clear etymology. It appears to be a combination of elements from various languages and cultures, blending different influences.
Some believe Elowyn may have its origins in the Welsh language, as the prefix "El" could be derived from the Welsh word "elen," meaning "elm tree." The latter part, "wyn," is a common Welsh suffix meaning "fair" or "blessed." However, there is no concrete evidence of this name being used historically in Welsh culture.
Others suggest that Elowyn may have been inspired by the Old English word "ælfwine," which translates to "elf friend." This potential connection could link the name to Germanic folklore and mythology surrounding elves and other mystical creatures.
It is also possible that Elowyn is a completely modern coinage, created by combining elements from different languages to create a unique and melodic name. The prefix "Elo" could be derived from the Hebrew name "Elohim," meaning "God," while the suffix "wyn" could be influenced by the Old English word "wyn," meaning "joy" or "delight."
Despite its uncertain origins, the name Elowyn has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Elowyn Platzer Bair, an American writer born in 1951. Another notable individual with this name is Elowyn D. Pollard-Knight, a British artist and illustrator born in 1963.
Other notable individuals with the first name Elowyn include Elowyn Corby, an Australian politician born in 1970, and Elowyn Lewis, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1985. Additionally, Elowyn Trelawny is a fictional character from the novel "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins, published in 1868, which may have helped popularize the name in literature.
While the precise origin and meaning of Elowyn remain uncertain, the name has gained a distinct identity and appeal in modern times, often associated with nature, beauty, and a touch of whimsy.
People
Elowyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elowyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elowyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elowyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,552 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elowyn 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 134,308 US residents.
Is Elowyn a common name?
We classify Elowyn as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,567 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elowyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Elowyn was 2024, when 697 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elowyn is about 5 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 Elowyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elowyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elowyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Elowyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elowyn 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 Elowyn 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 common is the name Elowyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.