Arwen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arwen is a name of Sindarin origin that means 'noble maiden'. It was popularized through its association with a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's works. The name has evolved from its fictional roots and is often viewed as elegant and strong. There is no biblical connection associated with this name.
The name Arwen is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arwen has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arwen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7046th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2489th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1617th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arwen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arwen"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːr.wən/
Origin
Sindarin (a fictional language created by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Etymology
The name Arwen means 'noble maiden' in Sindarin. It was popularized by the character Arwen Undómiel in Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Meaning
noble maiden
Language Evolution
Sindarin
Historical Usage
The name Arwen gained popularity after the release of 'The Lord of the Rings' films in the early 2000s, becoming associated with the character played by Liv Tyler.
Variants & Derivatives
Arwynn, Arwina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Arwen is perceived as an elegant and mystical name, often associated with fantasy and strength.
Famous People
Arwen Undómiel (fictional character), Liv Tyler (portrayed Arwen in film adaptations)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arwen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arwen"
"Arwen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3877th of 19264 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7046th of 27321 | 168 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2489th of 35406 | 1,094 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1617th of 30306 | 1,619 |
Regional Popularity of "Arwen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arwen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
62.51% 2528th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.78% 2739th/4582 |
58.83% 3038th/5164 |
33.98% 2485th/7313 |
27.07% 2020th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.88% 1549th/3984 |
47.14% 2115th/4487 |
28.01% 1911th/6822 |
22.40% 1406th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arwen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arwen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.