Arwen
Meaning
literary name coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, possibly 'noble maiden'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Arwen peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
38 people · the #80,303 first name in Brazil · median age 10
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Arwen
Most people given the name Arwen in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Arwen deep dive
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