How Many People Are Named Bronwen?

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

Bronwen
Very Rare
Welsh

Bronwen means 'white brow' in Welsh, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 789 people in the US today share this name, which is 1 in 418,186 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 25 births.

~789
Living in US
1 in 418,186
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
White brow
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Gentle Caring Intelligent
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,008
Worldwide Bearers
#65,654
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,311
🇬🇧 England
2,059
🇦🇺 Australia
1,228
🇺🇸 United States
1,170
🇬🇧 Wales
929
🇳🇿 New Zealand
623
🇨🇦 Canada
327
🇬🇧 Scotland
76
🇮🇪 Ireland
42
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
789 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
217
Would be under 30 (25%)
435
Would be 30–60 (50%)
210
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 862 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
96

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

📜 Bronwen Through the Generations

Over the decades, Bronwen has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has been on a slow decline since peaking in 1980. Today, the majority of people named Bronwen are between 30 and 60 years old, with 51% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there's an almost even split between those under 30 and over 60, suggesting a balanced distribution across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25

✨ Similar Names to Bronwen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bronwen's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Bronwen

How Many People Have the Name Bronwen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 789 people in the United States currently share the name Bronwen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 418,186 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bronwen a Common or Rare Name?

Bronwen 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 Bronwen Mean?

Bronwen means "white brow" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bronwen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Bronwen Most Popular?

The name Bronwen reached peak popularity in 1980, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Bronwen?

Approximately 789 people named Bronwen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 862. That works out to roughly 1 in 418,186 Americans.

Is Bronwen a rare name?

Bronwen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 418,186 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bronwen mean?

Bronwen means "white brow" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Bronwen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bronwen are male and 100% are female.

When was Bronwen most popular?

Bronwen peaked in 1980 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US789
All-Time Births862
1 in X1 in 418,186
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1980
World Rank#65,654
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.