Holding steady.
Popularity of Anwyn since 1998
Babies named Anwyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Anwyn is a Welsh name meaning 'very beautiful,' first appearing in U.S. Social Security records in 1998. Its peak year was 2006, though it has never reached the top 1000 and remains exceedingly rare, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. The trajectory is stable, neither surging nor fading, making it a distinctive choice for families seeking Welsh heritage. While no states show concentrated popularity, its consonant-rich sound pairs well with classic Welsh names like Bronwyn and Emrys.
Anwyn is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'an' (very) and 'gwyn' (white, fair, blessed, holy). It is a feminine form of the name Anwy, or a variant of Aneira. The name is relatively modern in usage, first recorded in the United States in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Wynnie, Wyn
Variants: Anwen, Anwynn, Anwin
Sibling names for Anwyn
Names that share Anwyn's style, for a brother or sister.
