Gwenda
girl nameGwenda entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #884 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#884
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3350 |
| 1930s | #2062 |
| 1940s | #1273 |
| 1950s | #1055 |
| 1960s | #1777 |
| 1970s | #4274 |
| 1980s | #8597 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #15331 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Gwenda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gwenda alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gwenda in 2025?
- Gwenda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gwenda most popular?
- Gwenda peaked in 1952, reaching #884 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gwenda with classmates?
- Gwenda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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