Rising since 2009, #797 for girls today.
Popularity of Elowen since 2008
Babies named Elowen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 651 |
| 2020s | 1,432 |
Meaning & origin
Elowen is a modern name that has seen a steady rise since its first appearance in U.S. records in 2008. By 2025 it reached rank 797, with an incidence of 1 in 4,713 births, and it peaked in that year. The name is most popular in states like Montana, Maine, and West Virginia, reflecting a preference for distinctive, nature-inspired names in certain regions. Its trajectory has been consistently upward since 2009, placing it among the trending names of the 2020s. Despite its Cornish and literary ties, the name's etymology remains debated, with some pointing to the Cornish 'elowenn' (elm) and others to fantasy literature. Elowen's appeal lies in its melodic sound and modern feel, making it a choice for parents seeking a name that feels both fresh and timeless.
Elowen first appeared in the United States in 2008, coinciding with a broader trend of lyrical, nature-inspired names. Though sometimes linked to the Cornish word 'elowenn' (elm tree), the name's modern popularity owes more to fantasy literature, notably J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Elfstone' (Quenya 'elen' meaning star) and the character Elowyn in works like 'The Last Unicorn' (1968). Its rise in the 2020s reflects a preference for melodic, feminine names ending in '-wen'.
Where Elowen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elowen” around the world
Where Elowen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Winnie, Lo, Ellie
Sibling names for Elowen
Names that share Elowen's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aurora, Isla, Cora, Freya, Lila, Adalae, Adalind, Alanea, Aneira, Anwyn, Anye, Araminta, Audrinna, Avalene, Carlyon, Clarrisa, Elaria, Ellawyn, Emlyn, Evarose, Evelette, Evryn, Ezri, Gwenevere, Gwynevere, Hazelgrace, Hilinai, Isolde, Koralynn, Laurelin, Levita, Lillith, Lilyth, Loralye, Loreli, Marybell, Morgaine, Sahalie, Sephira, Stiorra, Tamsin, Wynona, Zurielle
Brothers: Finn, Jasper, Owen, Ezra, Silas, Adorian, Aragorn, Areon, Augusten, Auren, Azekiel, Dorrien, Elkin, Eragon, Icker, Nesta, Orell, Percival, Pryce
