How Many People Are Named Gwynne?

Complete statistics for the name Gwynne in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Gwynne
Very Rare
1,427
Estimated People
1 in 231,254
1 in X Americans
1951
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
30 (2%)
♀ Female
1,397 (98%)
2%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 65

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 10
Illinois 19
New Jersey 6
New York 29
Ohio 6
Pennsylvania 16
South Carolina 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Gwynne

How Many People Have the Name Gwynne in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,427 people in the United States currently share the name Gwynne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 231,254 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Gwynne a Common or Rare Name?

Gwynne is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Gwynne Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Gwynne are covered in full on the Gwynne name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Gwynne Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Gwynne in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female. Gwynne is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Gwynne Most Popular?

The name Gwynne reached peak popularity in 1951, with 48 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Gwynne Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Gwynne across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gwynne?

Approximately 1,427 people in the United States share the name Gwynne, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Gwynne a rare name?

Gwynne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 231,254 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gwynne mean?

The meaning and origin of Gwynne is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Gwynne more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Gwynne are male and 98% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Gwynne most popular?

The name Gwynne reached its peak in 1951, with 48 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,427
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 231,254
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1951
Male %2%
Female %98%

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