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.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.1%
Male
0.9%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.8 years old

Young (<30) 6,310
19.4%
Adult (30–60) 6,702
20.6%
Senior (>60) 19,514
60%

📈 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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