Branwen is a Welsh feminine given name derived from the Old Welsh word 'Branwen', which translates to 'beautiful raven'. It is often spelled Branwen or Branwen, and it has been used in Wales for centuries. The name Branwen gained prominence through the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval Welsh tales, where it is carried by one of the main characters.
There was a notable spike in babies named Branwen being born in 1975 and again in 2015, with both years seeing 6 births. The name's popularity seemed to peak around the early 2000s, with consistent totals of 5 births between 2002 and 2011. In recent years, it has seen a slight decline, with only 5 births in 2019. Overall, there have been 42 babies named Branwen born over these years.