The nameIwen

Iwen is a Breton-style boy's name.

Meaning

Close to Ewen and Erwan, of debated meaning.

Origin

Breton.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Iwen

Iwen in France

1914thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (30 births)
550babies named Iwen in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Iwen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 235 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Iwen. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Iwen in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iwen mean?

Close to Ewen and Erwan, of debated meaning.

What is the origin of the name Iwen?

Breton.

Is Iwen a girl's or a boy's name?

Iwen is a boy's name.