Eowyn

Meaning: Delight in horses
Origin: Fictional coinage — Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien from Old English for Éowyn of The Lord of the Rings

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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#539 in Scotland (2025) · #1,148 in Belgium (2025) · #1,271 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,668 in Canada (2025) · #2,203 in Sweden (2025) · #4,385 in France (2025) · #5,928 in Ecuador (2025) · #856 in Ireland (2023) · #2,397 in Austria (2023) · #1,027 in Netherlands (2022).

Famous Eowyns

Eowyn Ivey — American novelist (born 1973)

In stories & tradition

Éowyn — Fictional noblewoman in The Lord of the Rings

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

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