How Many People Are Named Gwendolynn?
Complete statistics for the name Gwendolynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gwendolynn, a very rare female name, only 1,277 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 258,499 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 1,420 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gwendolynn Through the Generations
Gwendolynn emerged strongly in 2023, marking its peak year with 41 births. The name's popularity among younger generations is evident, with 680 out of 1,277 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Gwendolynn is a name increasingly favored by parents looking for something unique yet stylish.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Gwendolynn
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gwendolynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gwendolynn
How Many People Have the Name Gwendolynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,277 people in the United States currently share the name Gwendolynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gwendolynn a Common or Rare Name?
Gwendolynn 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 Gwendolynn Mean?
Gwendolynn means "creative variant of Gwendolyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gwendolynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gwendolynn Most Popular?
The name Gwendolynn reached peak popularity in 2023, with 41 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 Gwendolynn?
Approximately 1,277 people named Gwendolynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,420. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,499 Americans.
Is Gwendolynn a rare name?
Gwendolynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,499 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gwendolynn mean?
Gwendolynn means "creative variant of Gwendolyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gwendolynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gwendolynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Gwendolynn most popular?
Gwendolynn peaked in 2023 with 41 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.