How Many People Are Named Gwenith?

Complete statistics for the name Gwenith: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gwenith
Very Rare
Welsh

Gwenith, a very rare female name, only 208 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,585,078 Americans. The majority, 63%, are over 60, showing how this name peaked back in 1957 with 12 births.

~208
Living in US
1 in 1,585,078
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning white
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Whimsical Gentle Mystical
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

411
Worldwide Bearers
#424,977
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
259
🇬🇧 Wales
47
🇿🇦 South Africa
44
🇬🇧 England
36
🇯🇲 Jamaica
7
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇬🇧 Scotland
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
208 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
125
Would be under 30 (37%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
212
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 337 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
55
International
72

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gwenith Through the Generations

Gwenith, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, has seen its popularity decline over time. Born in 1957, the peak year saw 12 babies given this name, but now, most people named Gwenith are over 60, with 125 under 30 and none in the 30-60 age bracket. This trend paints a picture of a name that was once popular among certain circles but has since faded, leaving behind a generation of individuals who carry on its legacy.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gwenith's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Gwenith

How Many People Have the Name Gwenith?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 208 people in the United States currently share the name Gwenith. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,585,078 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gwenith a Common or Rare Name?

Gwenith 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 Gwenith Mean?

Gwenith means "Welsh origin, meaning white" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gwenith in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gwenith Most Popular?

The name Gwenith reached peak popularity in 1957, with 12 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 Gwenith?

Approximately 208 people named Gwenith live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 337. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,585,078 Americans.

Is Gwenith a rare name?

Gwenith is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,585,078 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gwenith mean?

Gwenith means "Welsh origin, meaning white" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Gwenith more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gwenith are male and 100% are female.

When was Gwenith most popular?

Gwenith peaked in 1957 with 12 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US208
All-Time Births337
1 in X1 in 1,585,078
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1957
World Rank#424,977
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.