boy's name
Swen
SVEN
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 396
Swen is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1979 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Swen is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Swen Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Swen?
In 2024, Swen was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Swen 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 Swen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Swen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Swen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Swen
- Pronunciation SVEN
Sibling Names for Swen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Swen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Swen
How popular is the name Swen?
In 2024, Swen was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Swen a girl's or a boy's name?
Swen is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Swen?
Swen has 1 syllable.
When was Swen most popular?
Swen peaked in 2009, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.