Girl · #9,608 in 2026

Gwenna

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

Current Rank

#9,608

Peak Rank

#3,402 (1965)

Total Babies

319

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1935

First Year

2023

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#3402

Peak Rank

319

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gwenna

Gwenna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1935, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 14 Gwennas were born — ranking #3,402 that year. As of 2026, Gwenna ranks #9,608 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 319 Gwennas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Gwenna

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

Guana
Quena
Gwen
Guano
Gehenna
Glenna
Gwent
Gwenn
Gwenda
Guama
Quene
Quina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gwenna

What does the name Gwenna mean?

Gwenna is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1935. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gwenna in 2026?

In 2026, Gwenna ranks #9,608 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Gwenna most popular?

Gwenna reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #3,402 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Gwenna a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gwenna?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gwenna include Charna, Pamlea, Tonnya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gwenna

Gwenna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 319 births in the dataset. Gwenna's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #3,402. Use the chart and map above to compare Gwenna'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.