1,385births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1996Peak · England & Wales
#2659England & Wales 2025
Carwyn is a boy name family recorded 1,385 times in 2 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2659 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1996, at 6.6 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Carvin (United States).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Carwyn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvin | English | 730 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1937 | – |
| Carwyn | English | 560 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 1996 | ▼ 51 % |
| Carwyn | English | 95 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 2018 | ▲ 12 % |
How we grouped these names
- Carvin ↔ Carwyn — spelling variant
Questions about Carwyn
How popular is the name Carwyn?
In 2025 it ranked #2659 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,385 births across 2 countries.
What is Carwyn in other languages?
Carvin (English).
When was Carwyn most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1996, at 6.6 births per 100,000.
Is Carwyn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Carwyn is a boy name.