UK girl's name
Anwyn
Of Welsh origin, meaning "very beautiful" or "sublime".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anwyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anwyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 8 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Anwyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anwyn ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 8 girls were registered as Anwyn.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anwyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
8 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Anwyn mean?
The name Anwyn is of Welsh origin, derived from the word "annwfn," which means "the underworld" or "the otherworld" in Celtic mythology. It was believed to be the realm of the dead, ruled by the god Arawn. The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 13th century.
In Welsh mythology, Annwfn is described as a mystical and enchanted realm, accessible through various entrances located in lakes, rivers, and caves. It was a place of beauty and abundance, where the souls of the deceased would reside. The name Anwyn was likely given to individuals with a perceived connection to this mystical realm or those born on significant dates associated with the underworld.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anwyn was Anwyn ferch Gwilym, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Welsh poets and bards during a time when Welsh culture was under threat from English rule.
In the 16th century, a Welsh poet named Anwyn ap Rhys composed several works that celebrated Welsh culture and language. His poems often referenced the mythical realm of Annwfn and its connection to the Welsh people's identity.
In the 19th century, Anwyn Jones (1836-1907) was a Welsh-language writer and publisher who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Welsh literature and language. She founded the publishing house "Gwasg Anwyn" (Anwyn Press), which was instrumental in disseminating Welsh works.
Anwyn Crawford (1904-1988) was a Scottish artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and her involvement in the modern art movement in Britain. Her sculptures often explored themes of nature and mythology, reflecting the influence of her Welsh heritage.
Anwyn Gilbride (1922-2017) was a Welsh-American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows in the mid-20th century. She was also a vocal advocate for Welsh culture and language preservation.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Anwyn, reflecting its deep roots in Welsh culture and mythology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anwyn over time
The chart below shows babies named Anwyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anwyn, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anwyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anwyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4931 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4824 | 34 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4381 | 19 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Anwyn
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anwyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anwyn in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anwyn was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Anwyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 8 babies registered as Anwyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anwyn?
Of Welsh origin, meaning "very beautiful" or "sublime".
How many people are called Anwyn in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Anwyn across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.