How Many People Are Named Arwyn?

Complete statistics for the name Arwyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arwyn
Very Rare
Welsh

Arwyn is a very rare name, with only 660 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 500,212 Americans. It's also getting more popular, peaking in 2024 with 53 births.

~660
Living in US
1 in 500,212
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair or blessed friend
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Compassionate Idealistic
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a broad sense of purpose. People connected to this number are often seen as selfless and drawn to helping others on a larger scale.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

960
Worldwide Bearers
#260,392
Global Rank
🇬🇧 Wales
596
🇺🇸 United States
128
🇵🇭 Philippines
120
🇬🇧 England
87
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇮🇳 India
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
40 (6%)
♀ Female
620 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
648
Would be under 30 (97%)
17
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 665 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arwyn Through the Generations

Arwyn has a unique story, starting as a very rare name with just 665 total births across all time but now home to 660 living people in the US. The name is rising in popularity, with a peak year of 2024 when 53 babies were given this name. Interestingly, 97% of those named Arwyn are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. This contrasts sharply with the relatively small number of older individuals, with just 17 people aged 30-60 and none over 60. The name's journey from rarity to increasing prevalence is quite remarkable, especially considering its current status as a predominantly female name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17

✨ Similar Names to Arwyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arwyn's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Arwyn

How Many People Have the Name Arwyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 660 people in the United States currently share the name Arwyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 500,212 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arwyn a Common or Rare Name?

Arwyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arwyn Mean?

Arwyn means "Fair or blessed friend" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arwyn in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Arwyn Most Popular?

The name Arwyn reached peak popularity in 2024, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arwyn?

Approximately 660 people named Arwyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 665. That works out to roughly 1 in 500,212 Americans.

Is Arwyn a rare name?

Arwyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 500,212 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arwyn mean?

Arwyn means "Fair or blessed friend" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Arwyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Arwyn are male and 94% are female.

When was Arwyn most popular?

Arwyn peaked in 2024 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US660
All-Time Births665
1 in X1 in 500,212
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2024
World Rank#260,392
Male %6%
Female %94%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.