Arwen is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #447 in 2024 with 93 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 111 births ranking #382. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,774 girls born was named Arwen. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Arwen is a beautiful literary name meaning noble maiden. It feels ethereal, elegant, and unmistakably story-rich.
Although built from Welsh-style elements, the name is most strongly associated with Tolkien's world and later modern fantasy-loving naming culture. Its appeal lies in softness, distinction, and literary magic.