Eowyn

Meaning: Delight in horses
Origin: Literary Old English — Tolkien coinage

Girl's name · #1471 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Eowyn is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1973, it stood at #1471 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 1,900 girls have been named Eowyn along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#579 in Scotland (2025) · #1,185 in Belgium (2025) · #1,286 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,889 in Canada (2024).

Famous Eowyns

Eowyn Ivey — American writer

In stories & tradition

Éowyn — The Lord of the Rings (novel series)

Similar names: Rivky · Hartley · Rowyn · Lakyn · Ellowyn · Hollyn

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