Arwen
Every Arwen since 1968 — 3,299 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arwen
Arwen is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,384 in 2025 with 158 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,299 American babies have been named Arwen. Its peak came in 2023, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arwen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arwen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 | #1,384 |
| 2024 | 171 | #1,335 |
| 2023 | 179 | #1,278 |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,325 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,451 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,729 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,508 |
| 2018 | 123 | #1,686 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,864 |
| 2016 | 129 | #1,661 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,797 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,923 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1,904 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,359 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,484 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,365 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,377 |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,271 |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,071 |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,051 |
| 2005 | 150 | #1,426 |
| 2004 | 166 | #1,291 |
| 2003 | 117 | #1,643 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,342 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,253 |
| 2000 | 9 | #9,977 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,620 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,927 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,613 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,699 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,885 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,883 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arwen in 2025?
Arwen ranked #1,384 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 158 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arwen?
3,299 babies have been named Arwen in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arwen most popular?
Arwen peaked in 2023, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Arwen a boy or girl name?
Arwen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arwen rising or falling?
Arwen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.