How Many People Are Named Gwendalynn?
Complete statistics for the name Gwendalynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gwendalynn is a very rare female name, with only 279 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,184,268 Americans. The majority of those named Gwendalynn are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 281 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gwendalynn Through the Generations
Gwendalynn reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 23 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 16, it's clear that most people named Gwendalynn were born in the last two decades. This name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's a newer-generation choice, with 281 individuals under 30 and none over 60.
✨ Similar Names to Gwendalynn
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gwendalynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gwendalynn
How Many People Have the Name Gwendalynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 279 people in the United States currently share the name Gwendalynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,184,268 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gwendalynn a Common or Rare Name?
Gwendalynn 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.
What Does the Name Gwendalynn Mean?
Gwendalynn means "creative variant of Gwendolyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gwendalynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gwendalynn Most Popular?
The name Gwendalynn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Gwendalynn?
Approximately 279 people named Gwendalynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,184,268 Americans.
Is Gwendalynn a rare name?
Gwendalynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,184,268 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gwendalynn mean?
Gwendalynn means "creative variant of Gwendolyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gwendalynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gwendalynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Gwendalynn most popular?
Gwendalynn peaked in 2008 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.