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soh-FEE-uh
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Eowyn
GirlOld English· “horse joy”
- Meaning
- horse joy
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- EH-oh-wihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,471
- US babies 2025
- 146
- Best rank
- #1,471 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Eowyn
Eowyn is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “horse joy”.
Eowyn is best known from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, where she is a shieldmaiden of Rohan who fights in the battle at the Pelennor Fields. Tolkien built the name from Old English eoh, "horse," and wynn, "joy," to fit the horse-loving Rohirrim. It is said EH-oh-wihn in the US, although AY-oh-wihn is also heard. The name appeals to parents who love fantasy and myth. Fans who want something shorter sometimes use Wyn.
Popularity over time
Eowyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,471, and its highest count, 146 babies. Use has grown 109% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #8,404 in 1980, #15,812 in 2000, #3,222 in 2010, and #1,471 in 2025. Of the 1,882 US girls named Eowyn since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 657 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Iqra, Rochel, Verity, Isra, and Hosanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eowyn ranked highest in Utah, Michigan, and Tennessee.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #557 | 7 |
| Michigan | #888 | 8 |
| Tennessee | #926 | 7 |
| Washington | #959 | 6 |
| Illinois | #1155 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Eowyn is usually pronounced EH-oh-wihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Eowyn
A few middle names that flow with Eowyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eowyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eowyn mean?
Eowyn is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “horse joy”.
What is the origin of the name Eowyn?
Eowyn has Old English roots. Eowyn is best known from J.
Is Eowyn a popular name?
Not especially. Eowyn ranked #1,471 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eowyn a boy or girl name?
Eowyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Eowyn?
Eowyn is usually pronounced EH-oh-wihn. 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