unisex name · in the US
Awen
AH-wen or ah-WEN
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,454
Awen is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 32% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2014, when 70 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Awen Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 390 |
| 2010s | 560 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 220 |
How Popular Is Awen?
In 2025, Awen was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Awen Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Awen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Awen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Awen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Awen is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Both 13% girls · 420 babies
- England & Wales Girls' 100% girls · 66 babies
How to Say Awen
- Pronunciation AH-wen or ah-WEN
Sibling Names for Awen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Awen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Awen
How popular is the name Awen?
In 2025, Awen was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Awen a girl's or a boy's name?
Awen is used for both girls and boys. About 32% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Awen?
Awen has 2 syllables.
When was Awen most popular?
Awen peaked in 2014, when 70 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Awen a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Awen currently ranks #1,441 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.