Olwyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'white footprint' or 'white track' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Olwyn
Olwyn is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'white footprint' or 'white track'. It is derived from the Welsh elements 'olaf' meaning 'white' and 'gwyn' meaning 'footprint' or 'track'. The name is often associated with purity and innocence. Olwyn is also the name of a legendary heroine in Welsh mythology, known for her beauty and grace.
Popularity of the Name Olwyn
The popularity for the name Olwyn peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 6 births, which ranked number 11,295 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Olwyn had the most female births in 1970 with 6, which ranked number 7,067 out of 9,353 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Olwyn
Popularity of Olwyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Olwyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Olwyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Olwyn is a great pick!
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