How Many People Are Named Gwynneth?

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

Gwynneth
Very Rare
Welsh

Gwynneth, a very rare female name, is held by only 239 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,379,955 Americans. With a peak popularity in 2001, it's now seen as a modern choice, with nearly 80% of its bearers under 30.

~239
Living in US
1 in 1,379,955
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'white'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Refined Innovative Graceful
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,900
Worldwide Bearers
#134,897
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
1,519
🇿🇦 South Africa
373
🇺🇸 United States
302
🇬🇧 Wales
301
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
184
🇨🇦 Canada
61
🇬🇧 Scotland
60
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
23
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇦🇺 Australia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
239 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
202
Would be under 30 (79%)
12
Would be 30–60 (5%)
41
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 255 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
91

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

📜 Gwynneth Through the Generations

Gwynneth, a name that peaked in 2001 with 16 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 239 people named Gwynneth living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 202 under-30s, 12 aged between 30 and 60, and 41 over 60, indicating a younger generation embracing this unique name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gwynneth's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Gwynneth

How Many People Have the Name Gwynneth?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 239 people in the United States currently share the name Gwynneth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,379,955 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gwynneth a Common or Rare Name?

Gwynneth 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 Gwynneth Mean?

Gwynneth means "Welsh origin, meaning 'white'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gwynneth Most Popular?

The name Gwynneth reached peak popularity in 2001, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Gwynneth?

Approximately 239 people named Gwynneth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,379,955 Americans.

Is Gwynneth a rare name?

Gwynneth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,379,955 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gwynneth mean?

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

Is Gwynneth more male or female?

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

When was Gwynneth most popular?

Gwynneth peaked in 2001 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US239
All-Time Births255
1 in X1 in 1,379,955
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2001
World Rank#134,897
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.