The nameBronwen
Bronwen is the traditional Welsh spelling of Bronwyn. It was a top 550 name in England and Wales in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Bronwen comes from the Welsh bron, "breast", and gwen, "white, blessed".
Origin
Welsh.
History
In England and Wales Bronwen was 549th in 1996, the first year of the series, and 1512th in 2025.
Popularity of the name Bronwen
Bronwen in the United States
Bronwen was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 189 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Bronwen. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Bronwen in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Bronwen in the United Kingdom
Bronwen was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 282 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Bronwen. Half of all babies named Bronwen in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bronwen mean?
Bronwen comes from the Welsh bron, "breast", and gwen, "white, blessed".
What is the origin of the name Bronwen?
Welsh.
Is Bronwen a girl's or a boy's name?
Bronwen is a girl's name.