Gwendlyn
girl nameGwendlyn entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2327 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2327
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4676 |
| 1930s | #3732 |
| 1940s | #3227 |
| 1950s | #3052 |
| 1960s | #3815 |
| 1970s | #7230 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
| 2000s | #15392 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gwendlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gwendlyn alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gwendlyn in 2025?
- Gwendlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gwendlyn most popular?
- Gwendlyn peaked in 1952, reaching #2327 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gwendlyn with classmates?
- Gwendlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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