Will my child share the name Myfanwy with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Myfanwy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Myfanwy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Myfanwy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Myfanwy is declining: down 257 places since 2022, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #1,296 in 1996.

Is Myfanwy a good choice for a distinctive name?

Myfanwy 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.

Is Myfanwy a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Myfanwy

🗳️ Add Myfanwy to a family shortlist

Myfanwy is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Myfanwy in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#5927

About the Name Myfanwy

Myfanwy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 495 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1296 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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