Elowen
Elowen is a girl name of Cornish origin meaning “Elm tree”, pronounced EL-oh-wen. It ranked #798 in the United States in 2025, given to 341 babies, and peaked at #798 in 2025. Common nicknames: Ellie, Elle, Wren.
How popular is Elowen in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Elowen mean, and where does it come from?
Elowen is the Cornish word for an elm, one of a set of Cornish nature names — with Morwenna, Demelza and Lowen — revived in the twentieth century as the language itself was being reconstructed. It is genuinely new as a given name: the first Elowens in American records appear in 2008, and it reached the top thousand in 2024, one of the fastest debuts of the decade. English parents found it first. The appeal is obvious once you say it — the shape of Elena and Rowan together, with a meaning rooted in a single hedgerow tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Elowen mean?
Elowen is a girl name of Cornish origin meaning "Elm tree." Elowen is the Cornish word for an elm, one of a set of Cornish nature names — with Morwenna, Demelza and Lowen — revived in the twentieth century as the language itself was being reconstructed. It is genuinely new as a given name: the first Elowens in American records appear in 2008, and it reached the top thousand in 2024, one of the fastest debuts of the decade.
How do you pronounce Elowen?
Elowen is pronounced EL-oh-wen. Common variations include Elowyn, Ellowyn, Elowenn.
Is Elowen a girl name?
Yes, Elowen is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ellie, Elle, Wren, Lowen.