Will my child share the name Aneurin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Aneurin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aneurin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aneurin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aneurin is declining: down 617 places since 2020, to #1,538 in 2025. It peaked at #753 in 2019.

Is Aneurin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aneurin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Aneurin?

Notable people named Aneurin include: Aneurin Owen (rugby union) — Aneurin Owen is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 side Dragons.; Aneurin Barnard — Aneurin Barnard is a Welsh actor.; Aneurin Bevan — Aneurin "Nye" Bevan PC was a Welsh Labour Party politician, noted for spearheading the creation of the British National Health Service during his tenure as....

Is Aneurin a popular baby name in the United States?

Aneurin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aneurin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aneurin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Aneurin

Aneurin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 155 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #753 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Aneurin is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aneurin in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Aneurin

Aneurin Owen (rugby union) — Aneurin Owen is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 side Dragons.
Aneurin Barnard — Aneurin Barnard is a Welsh actor.
Aneurin Bevan — Aneurin "Nye" Bevan PC was a Welsh Labour Party politician, noted for spearheading the creation of the British National Health Service during his tenure as Minister of Health in Clement Attlee's government.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Aneurin

UK babies named Aneurin (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 617 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aneurin

Almost certainly the only Aneurin in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Famous People Named Aneurin

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Aneurin Owen (rugby union)b. 2000

Aneurin Owen is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 side Dragons.

Aneurin Barnardb. 1987

Aneurin Barnard is a Welsh actor.

Aneurin Bevan

Aneurin "Nye" Bevan PC was a Welsh Labour Party politician, noted for spearheading the creation of the British National Health Service during his tenure as Minister of Health in Clement Attlee's government.