girl's name
Eirwen
AYR-wen (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 55
Eirwen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 4 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.
- Eirwen is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eirwen Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Eirwen?
In 2021, Eirwen was given to 4 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 Eirwen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eirwen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eirwen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eirwen
- Welsh AYR-wen
Sibling Names for Eirwen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eirwen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eirwen
How popular is the name Eirwen?
In 2021, Eirwen was given to 4 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 Eirwen a girl's or a boy's name?
Eirwen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eirwen?
Eirwen has 2 syllables.
When was Eirwen most popular?
Eirwen peaked in 2009, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.