Gwendolyn
Female name · — Stable
48,411
Total Births
1953
Peak Year
#377
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn is a female name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1950s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 48,411 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 61 births |
| 1890s | 216 births |
| 1900s | 759 births |
| 1910s | 2,195 births |
| 1920s | 3,639 births |
| 1930s | 4,309 births |
| 1940s | 7,441 births |
| 1950s | 12,872 births |
| 1960s | 7,330 births |
| 1970s | 3,120 births |
| 1980s | 1,480 births |
| 1990s | 1,150 births |
| 2000s | 1,661 births |
| 2010s | 1,535 births |
| 2020s | 643 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn has been given to 48,411 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1953 with 1,435 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #377.
Is Gwendolyn a boy or girl name?
Gwendolyn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gwendolyn most popular?
Gwendolyn was most popular in 1953, when 1,435 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).