How Many People Are Named Gwynn?
Complete statistics for the name Gwynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gwynn, a very rare female name, has only been given to 1,166 babies in U.S. history, making it 1 in 371,167 Americans who have this name. With an estimated 889 people still bearing it today, most are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 1,166 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: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gwynn Through the Generations
Gwynn peaked in popularity in 1954 with 36 births, but its current trend shows a rise, placing it between classic and modern. The majority of those named Gwynn are over 60, with 60% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong connection to earlier generations. Among the 889 living individuals, 301 are under 30, 161 are aged 30-60, and 704 are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older demographic profile.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gwynn's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Gwynn
How Many People Have the Name Gwynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,069 people in the United States currently share the name Gwynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,999 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gwynn a Common or Rare Name?
Gwynn 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 Gwynn in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Gwynn Most Popular?
The name Gwynn reached peak popularity in 1954, with 36 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 Gwynn?
Approximately 3,069 people named Gwynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,069. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,999 Americans.
Is Gwynn a rare name?
Gwynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,999 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gwynn mean?
The meaning and origin of Gwynn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gwynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Gwynn are male and 95% are female.
When was Gwynn most popular?
Gwynn peaked in 1954 with 36 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.