Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Guinnevere

Name: Popularity of the name Guinnevere in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Guinnevere, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

"Guinnevere" is a song written by David Crosby in 1968. The song appeared on Crosby, Stills & Nash's critically acclaimed 1969 eponymous debut album. The song is notable for its complex melody and lyrics, which compare Queen Guinevere to the object of the singer's affection, referred to as "m'lady".

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#8,775 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2024

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#8775

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Guinnevere

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

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The Story of Guinnevere

Guinnevere first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 5 Guinneveres were born — ranking #8,775 that year. As of 2026, Guinnevere ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Guinneveres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Guinnevere

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

Guinevere
Guenevere
Guenever
Conover
Gingival
Conveyor
Conveyer
Conniver
Convair
Ganador
Univar
Kenova

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guinnevere

What does the name Guinnevere mean?

How popular is Guinnevere in 2026?

In 2026, Guinnevere ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Guinnevere most popular?

Guinnevere reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #8,775 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Guinnevere a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Guinnevere is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Guinnevere?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guinnevere include Larose, Vyolet, Afeni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Guinnevere

Guinnevere is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Guinnevere's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #8,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Guinnevere'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.