Eowyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eowyn means 'horse joy' and represents strength and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Eowyn
Eowyn is a name of Old English origin meaning 'horse joy'. It is derived from the elements 'eo' meaning 'horse' and 'wyn' meaning 'joy'. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novels, particularly 'The Lord of the Rings', Eowyn is a courageous shieldmaiden of Rohan who defies societal expectations and fights alongside the men. The name Eowyn represents strength, bravery, and a willingness to break traditional gender roles.
Popularity of the Name Eowyn
The popularity for the name Eowyn peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 110 births, which ranked number 3,400 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Eowyn had the most female births in 2021 with 110, which ranked number 1,827 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eowyn has increased sharply over the last ten years from 76 births to 96 births, an increase of 26.32%. Among females, Eowyn has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 76 births to 96 births, an increase of 26.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eowyn
- 20 Year Trend of Eowyn: 1271.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Eowyn: 26.32%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eowyn: 26.32%
Popularity of Eowyn by State
Among females, Eowyn was most popular in Southwestern states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eowyn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1646 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eowyn
- Total Births of Eowyn: 98 (2.36%)
- Female Births of Eowyn: 98 (2.36%)
Given the upward trend of Eowyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.36% increase in total births, for a total of 98 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eowyn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 98 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.36%.