Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Gwendolyne

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

"Gwendolyne", sometimes spelt "Gwendoline", is a song written and recorded by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 held in Amsterdam, placing fourth.

Current Rank

#15,178

Peak Rank

#2,809 (1924)

Total Babies

342

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1905

First Year

2023

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#2809

Peak Rank

342

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gwendolyne

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

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The Story of Gwendolyne

Gwendolyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1905, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 12 Gwendolynes were born — ranking #2,809 that year. As of 2026, Gwendolyne ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 342 Gwendolynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gwendolyne

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

Gwendolyn
Gwendoline
Gwendolen
Condoling
Gondola
Condolence
Condolent
Condition
Condicion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gwendolyne

What does the name Gwendolyne mean?

How popular is Gwendolyne in 2026?

In 2026, Gwendolyne ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gwendolyne most popular?

Gwendolyne reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,809 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Gwendolyne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gwendolyne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gwendolyne include Lodie, Oddie, Madell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gwendolyne

Gwendolyne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 342 births in the dataset. Gwendolyne's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,809. Use the chart and map above to compare Gwendolyne'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.