How Many People Are Named Gwen?
Complete statistics for the name Gwen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gwen, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 13,582 Americans bearing it today. That's around 24,298 people in the US who call themselves Gwen. Interestingly, most Gwens are over 60, making it a name that evokes an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 32,526 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gwen Through the Generations
Gwen has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 1959 with 951 births. Today, the majority of those named Gwen are over 60, with 63% falling into this age bracket. This skews the average age of Gwens to 61, highlighting how the name has become synonymous with an older generation. The remaining Gwens are split between those under 30 and those aged 30 to 60, showing a resurgence in interest among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gwen
Gwen is a Welsh feminine given name meaning "white, holy". It can also be a shortened form of Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere) or other names beginning with the same element, such as:Gwenhael, Gwenael, Gwenvael, Gwenaelle Gwenda Gwendolen, Gwendoline, Gwendolyn Gweneira Gwenfair (combination of gwen "blessed, holy" + -fair, soft mutation of Mair, " Mary" Winefride Gwenfron Gwenyth, Gwenith Gwenllian Gwennant Gwenola…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gwen's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Gwen
How Many People Have the Name Gwen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 186 people in the United States currently share the name Gwen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,781,985 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gwen a Common or Rare Name?
Gwen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gwen in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Gwen Most Popular?
The name Gwen reached peak popularity in 1959, with 951 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gwen?
Approximately 186 people named Gwen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 186. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,781,985 Americans.
Is Gwen a rare name?
Gwen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,781,985 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gwen mean?
The meaning and origin of Gwen are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gwen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Gwen are male and 99% are female.
When was Gwen most popular?
Gwen peaked in 1959 with 951 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.