How Many People Are Named Gwen?
32,526
people in the United States are named Gwen
1 in 10,299 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1423
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0097%
Of US population
Peak Year
1959
951 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Welsh, English
Pronunciation:
GWEN
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed". It can also be a short form of GWENDOLEN, GWENLLIAN, and other names beginning with Gwen.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 58.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1890 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
2,756
Pennsylvania
1,934
New York
1,788
Illinois
1,673
Texas
1,612
Ohio
1,423
Michigan
1,375
Minnesota
1,215
Wisconsin
908
Utah
904
💡 Fun Facts About "Gwen"
- 403 babies were named Gwen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1959
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1890
- Most popular in California
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