405births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1990Peak · Ireland
#2277England & Wales 2025
Olwen is a girl name family recorded 405 times in 4 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2277 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1990, at 9.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Olwen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olwen | English | 175 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2005 | – |
| Olwen | English | 165 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2277 | 2023 | new |
| Olwen | English | 38 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1990 | – |
| Olwen | English | 27 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Olwen
How popular is the name Olwen?
In 2025 it ranked #2277 in England & Wales. Official registers record 405 births across 4 countries.
When was Olwen most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1990, at 9.4 births per 100,000.
Is Olwen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Olwen is a girl name.