girl's name

Ceinwen

KINE-wen (Welsh)

  • Origin Welsh
  • Gender Girl
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 67

Ceinwen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

  • Ceinwen is a name of Welsh origin.
  • Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 7 babies were given the name.
  • It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
  • First appears in birth records in 1996.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Ceinwen Over Time

Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.

43
'90 '00 '10
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Births named Ceinwen by decade in England and Wales
Decade Births
1990s 9
2000s 43
2010s 15

How Popular Is Ceinwen?

In 2017, Ceinwen was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Ceinwen

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Ceinwen Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ceinwen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Ceinwen

  • Welsh KINE-wen

Sibling Names for Ceinwen

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ceinwen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Ceinwen

How popular is the name Ceinwen?

In 2017, Ceinwen was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

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

Ceinwen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.

How many syllables are in Ceinwen?

Ceinwen has 2 syllables.

When was Ceinwen most popular?

Ceinwen peaked in 2017, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.