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ih-zuh-BEH-luh
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Elowen
GirlCornish· “elm tree”
- Meaning
- elm tree
- Origin
- Cornish
- Pronunciation
- EH-loh-ehn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #798
- US babies 2025
- 341
- Best rank
- #798 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Elowen
Elowen is a Cornish name that means “elm tree”.
Elm tree is the meaning of Elowen, a Cornish name from the Cornish word elow. It has become more common in recent decades as parents seek Celtic names with nature meanings. Cornish, a Celtic language of southwest England, has seen a revival, and names like Elowen and Morwenna have gained attention. Elowen has a soft, magical sound and a connection to the natural world. Elowyn is a modern respelling of the same name, and Ellie is the easiest nickname.
Popularity over time
Elowen first appears in US Social Security records in 2008. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2024. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #798, and its highest count, 341 babies. Use has grown 847% in ten years.
Of the 2,088 US girls named Elowen since records began, 69% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 651 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Avani, Zainab, Emiliana, Elouise, and Alianna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elowen ranked highest in Montana, Maine, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #224 | 5 |
| Maine | #228 | 5 |
| West Virginia | #327 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | #371 | 14 |
| Missouri | #398 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elowen is usually pronounced EH-loh-ehn, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Elowen
A few middle names that flow with Elowen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elowen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elowen mean?
Elowen is a Cornish name that means “elm tree”.
What is the origin of the name Elowen?
Elowen has Cornish roots. Elm tree is the meaning of Elowen, a Cornish name from the Cornish word elow.
Is Elowen a popular name?
Yes. Elowen ranked #798 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elowen a boy or girl name?
Elowen is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elowen?
Elowen is usually pronounced EH-loh-ehn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings