Gwen
Female name · ↓ Falling
11,203
Total Births
1959
Peak Year
#817
Rank 2023
1899
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gwen
Gwen is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 11,203 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 16 births |
| 1900s | 170 births |
| 1910s | 367 births |
| 1920s | 559 births |
| 1930s | 1,192 births |
| 1940s | 1,636 births |
| 1950s | 2,713 births |
| 1960s | 2,339 births |
| 1970s | 1,081 births |
| 1980s | 126 births |
| 2010s | 646 births |
| 2020s | 358 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwen?
Gwen has been given to 11,203 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1959 with 369 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #817.
Is Gwen a boy or girl name?
Gwen is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gwen most popular?
Gwen was most popular in 1959, when 369 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gwen?
Gwen first appeared in US records in 1899.