The nameBronwyn
Bronwyn is a Welsh name with a pure, bright meaning. It is also popular in Australia and South Africa.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Bronwyn comes from the Welsh bron, "breast", and gwyn, "white, blessed".
Origin
Welsh.
History
In England and Wales Bronwyn was 428th in 1996, the first year of the series, and 1271st in 2025. In the United States it reached 1212th place in 1964.
Popularity of the name Bronwyn
Bronwyn in the United States
Bronwyn was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 663 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Bronwyn. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Bronwyn in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 45 births a year.
Bronwyn in the United Kingdom
Bronwyn was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 563 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Bronwyn. Half of all babies named Bronwyn in the United Kingdom were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Sibling names for Bronwyn
Names from the same generation as Bronwyn, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bronwyn mean?
Bronwyn comes from the Welsh bron, "breast", and gwyn, "white, blessed".
What is the origin of the name Bronwyn?
Welsh.
Is Bronwyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Bronwyn is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Bronwyn?
In 2024, Bronwyn was the 3556th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 44 births.
What are good sibling names for Bronwyn?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gwyneth, Aline, Daria and Sonja for a sister, Mervin, Kamil, Lars and Edmond for a brother.