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Bronwen
GirlMeaning of Bronwen: Welsh: 'fair, white breast'
Bronwen is a girl's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8959th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1491st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#8959
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1491
21 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
872
First recorded 1941 · peak 1980
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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