Eowyn
Every Eowyn since 1973 — 1,882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eowyn
Eowyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,471 in 2025 with 146 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,882 American babies have been named Eowyn. Its peak came in 2025, when 146 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 Eowyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eowyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,471 |
| 2024 | 109 | #1,843 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,785 |
| 2022 | 96 | #2,026 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,819 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,224 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2,145 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,346 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,981 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,372 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,567 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,358 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,492 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,433 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,237 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,222 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,104 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,341 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,103 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,765 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,510 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,602 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,479 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,636 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,358 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,812 |
| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,404 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,295 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eowyn in 2025?
Eowyn ranked #1,471 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 146 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eowyn?
1,882 babies have been named Eowyn in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eowyn most popular?
Eowyn peaked in 2025, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Eowyn a boy or girl name?
Eowyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eowyn rising or falling?
Eowyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.