girl's name
Nolwenn
nol-WEN (French)
- Origin Breton
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 13,963
France
#983
2025 births
Nolwenn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 35 babies in France, ranking #983. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Nolwenn is a name of Breton origin.
- Peaked in France in 2002, when 860 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 16,843 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nolwenn Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 1,580 |
| 1980s | 2,785 |
| 1990s | 4,530 |
| 2000s | 3,590 |
| 2010s | 1,085 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 325 |
How Popular Is Nolwenn?
In 2025, Nolwenn was given to 35 babies in France, ranking #983 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Nolwenn 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 Nolwenn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nolwenn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nolwenn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nolwenn
- French nol-WEN
Sibling Names for Nolwenn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nolwenn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nolwenn
How popular is the name Nolwenn?
In 2025, Nolwenn was given to 35 babies in France, ranking #983 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Nolwenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Nolwenn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nolwenn?
Nolwenn has 2 syllables.
When was Nolwenn most popular?
Nolwenn peaked in 2002, when 860 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nolwenn a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nolwenn currently ranks #983 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.