Girl · #2,871 in 2026

Gwenivere

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

Current Rank

#2,871

Peak Rank

#2,173 (2022)

Total Babies

876

5-Yr Trend

+49%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2173

Peak Rank

876

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gwenivere

Gwenivere first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 87 Gweniveres were born — ranking #2,173 that year. As of 2026, Gwenivere ranks #2,871 for baby girls with 58 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 876 Gweniveres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gwenivere

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gwenivere

What does the name Gwenivere mean?

Gwenivere is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gwenivere in 2026?

In 2026, Gwenivere ranks #2,871 among girls' names in the U.S., with 58 babies given the name that year.

When was Gwenivere most popular?

Gwenivere reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,173 that year with 87 babies given the name.

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

Gwenivere has historically been most popular in Colorado, Indiana, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gwenivere.

Is Gwenivere a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gwenivere?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gwenivere include Avon, Elinda, Jennett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gwenivere

Gwenivere is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 876 births in the dataset. Gwenivere's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,173. Use the chart and map above to compare Gwenivere'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.