Boy · #3,549 in 2026

Guin

Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in December 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,195.

Current Rank
#3,549
Peak Rank
#3,549 (1936)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1936
First Year
1936
Last Year
1936
Peak Year
#3549
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Guin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in December 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,195.

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Origin & history
Guin takes its name from a young country doctor, Dr. Jeremiah ("Jerry") Guin from Tuscaloosa County , who purchased the farm known then as Haley's Trading Post (where is now situate the town of Guin) from a certain John T. Meador in 1870, and who, in turn, had bought the property from a certain Alan Haley, a newcomer to the State, who had built there a country store on the most used road stretching from north to south, in order to accommodate cattle drovers taking their cattle to market in Columbus and Aberdeen , Mississippi. Jeremiah Guin, while looking for a place to make his home, moved the

The Story of Guin

Guin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 5 Guins were born — ranking #3,549 that year. As of 2026, Guin ranks #3,549 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Guins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Guin

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Rece Davis , sports television journalist for ESPN/ABC
  • Bud Riley , college football coach, brother of Hayden Riley
  • Hayden Riley , head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball and baseball team

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Names that sound like Guin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Guin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Gyn
  • Guinn
  • Gign
  • Gun
  • Gunn
  • Ghan
  • Gone
  • Gain
  • Gown
  • Goon
  • Goin
  • Gon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guin

What does the name Guin mean?
Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in December 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,195.
How popular is Guin in 2026?
In 2026, Guin ranks #3,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Guin most popular?
Guin reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #3,549 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Guin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Guin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Guin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guin include Almous, Baynard, Durie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Guin

Guin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Guin's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #3,549. Use the chart and map above to compare Guin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.