Gwendalyn
girl name#6546 in 2025Gwendalyn entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #3284 in 1951, ranks #6546 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
#6546
rank today
#3284
peak (1951)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4123 |
| 1950s | #4225 |
| 1960s | #5373 |
| 1970s | #6451 |
| 1980s | #8290 |
| 1990s | #9019 |
| 2000s | #4205 |
| 2010s | #4763 |
| 2020s | #5968 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gwendalyn has been most popular in PA.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Gwendalyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gwendalyn alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gwendalyn in 2025?
- Gwendalyn ranks #6546 among US girl names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gwendalyn most popular?
- Gwendalyn peaked in 1951, reaching #3284 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gwendalyn with classmates?
- Gwendalyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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