Elowen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elowen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elowen?
Elowen is spelled E-L-O-W-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Elowen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elowen is often interpreted to mean “elm tree.”
- Origin
- Elowen is a modern Cornish name that is derived from the Cornish language term for “elm tree.”
- Pronunciation
- EL-oh-wen · 3 syllables
Elowen Popularity in 2025
Rank#797
Recorded Births341
- Girls usage rose 101 places to #797 and recorded 45 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elowen Mean?
Elowen is often interpreted to mean “elm tree.”
Origin: Elowen is a modern Cornish name that is derived from the Cornish language term for “elm tree.”
How Do You Pronounce Elowen?
PronunciationEL-oh-wen
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elowen?
- History
- Elowen has been used as a given name primarily in Cornwall and has seen increased usage in recent years.
Elowen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 341 | #797 |
| 2024 | Girls | 296 | #898 |
| 2023 | Girls | 236 | #1,061 |
| 2022 | Girls | 211 | #1,152 |
| 2021 | Girls | 184 | #1,264 |
| 2020 | Girls | 164 | #1,343 |
| 2019 | Girls | 172 | #1,326 |
| 2018 | Girls | 158 | #1,413 |
| 2017 | Girls | 131 | #1,643 |
| 2016 | Girls | 86 | #2,221 |
| 2015 | Girls | 36 | #4,069 |
| 2014 | Girls | 26 | #5,163 |
| 2013 | Girls | 19 | #6,462 |
| 2012 | Girls | 13 | #8,632 |
| 2011 | Girls | 10 | #10,374 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
When Was Elowen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
341 recorded births
National rank #797
2024 · Girls
296 recorded births
National rank #898
2023 · Girls
236 recorded births
National rank #1,061
2022 · Girls
211 recorded births
National rank #1,152
Where Elowen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| WV | #308 | 5 |
| WI | #364 | 14 |
| MO | #386 | 15 |
| ID | #402 | 5 |
| LA | #477 | 9 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |