Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Gwendlyn

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

Current Rank

#15,431

Peak Rank

#2,327 (1952)

Total Babies

498

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

2002

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#2327

Peak Rank

498

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gwendlyn

Gwendlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 20 Gwendlyns were born — ranking #2,327 that year. As of 2026, Gwendlyn ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 498 Gwendlyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gwendlyn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gwendlyn

What does the name Gwendlyn mean?

Gwendlyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gwendlyn in 2026?

In 2026, Gwendlyn ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gwendlyn most popular?

Gwendlyn reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #2,327 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gwendlyn most popular?

Gwendlyn has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gwendlyn.

Is Gwendlyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gwendlyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gwendlyn include Danene, Uma, Lakecia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gwendlyn

Gwendlyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 498 births in the dataset. Gwendlyn's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #2,327. Use the chart and map above to compare Gwendlyn'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.