#6982024 rank
1959peak year
31,860babies named Gwen since 1880
▲ +23%5-year trend
Gwen popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gwen mean?
Short form of Welsh names such as Gwendolen and Guinevere, from Welsh gwen 'white, fair, blessed'.
OriginWelsh
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Gwen
Same era, same vibe — if you like Gwen, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Gwens
- Gwen Stefani, singer
Spellings & variants
GwendolenGuinevere
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