girl's name
Rhianwen
hree-AN-wen (Welsh)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 51
Rhianwen is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 3 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.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rhianwen Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Rhianwen?
In 2016, Rhianwen was given to 3 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 Rhianwen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhianwen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhianwen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhianwen
- Welsh hree-AN-wen
Sibling Names for Rhianwen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhianwen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhianwen
How popular is the name Rhianwen?
In 2016, Rhianwen was given to 3 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 Rhianwen a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhianwen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhianwen?
Rhianwen has 3 syllables.
When was Rhianwen most popular?
Rhianwen peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.