Gwyn
boy nameGwyn entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2127 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2127
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3141 |
| 1920s | #3469 |
| 1930s | #2709 |
| 1940s | #2763 |
| 1950s | #3325 |
| 1960s | #3633 |
| 1970s | #4804 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gwyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gwyn alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gwyn in 2025?
- Gwyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gwyn most popular?
- Gwyn peaked in 1935, reaching #2127 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gwyn with classmates?
- Gwyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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