Gwendelyn
girl nameGwendelyn entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #4031 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#4031
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4487 |
| 1950s | #4855 |
| 1960s | #5883 |
| 1970s | #7041 |
| 1980s | #10402 |
| 1990s | #11157 |
| 2000s | #11641 |
| 2010s | #10487 |
| 2020s | #13863 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gwendelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gwendelyn alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gwendelyn in 2025?
- Gwendelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gwendelyn most popular?
- Gwendelyn peaked in 1959, reaching #4031 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gwendelyn with classmates?
- Gwendelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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