Arwen is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8253 in 2001 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 179 births ranking #1277. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 150,047 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.