Elowen
How to say it: EL-oh-wen · /ˈɛloʊən/
Cornish: elm tree. A rare Cornish given name revived in the modern era, evoking Celtic nature themes.
Elowen was the 234th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 341 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 11-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #68 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #234 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 341 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,186 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×11 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #68 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Until recent decades Elowen was scarcely heard, but the 2020s brought its best result. Growth is likely to continue.
What goes with it
Leafy and soft, Elowen feels gentle and creative with a nature theme. Wrenley matches in mood.
Nicknames
- Ellie
- Elou
- Wen
Honouring a Elowen in the family
- Elliepet form
- Wenpet form
- Elowynspelling
- Ellowynspelling
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Elowen is about 1 in 92.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #485.
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