Guinevere Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Welsh, Guinevere means 'fair and smooth'. It is associated with the legendary Queen of King Arthur and symbolizes beauty and romance.
Meaning of the Name Guinevere
Guinevere is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It is composed of two elements: 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair' and 'hwyfar' meaning 'smooth'. In Arthurian legend, Guinevere was the beautiful queen of King Arthur, known for her love affair with Lancelot. The name has a romantic and mythical association, representing beauty, elegance, and passion.
Popularity of the Name Guinevere
The popularity for the name Guinevere peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 298 births, which ranked number 1,737 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Guinevere had the most female births in 2022 with 298, which ranked number 913 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Guinevere has increased sharply over the last ten years from 101 births to 298 births, an increase of 195.05%. Among females, Guinevere has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 101 births to 298 births, an increase of 195.05%.
Nationwide Popularity of Guinevere
- 20 Year Trend of Guinevere: 432.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Guinevere: 195.05%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Guinevere: 195.05%
Popularity of Guinevere by State
Among females, Guinevere was most popular in Midwestern states with 80 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 36 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Guinevere. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 706 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 475 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1231 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 432 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 850 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Guinevere
- Total Births of Guinevere: 332 (11.43%)
- Female Births of Guinevere: 332 (11.43%)
Given the upward trend of Guinevere over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.43% increase in total births, for a total of 332 births in 2024. For Females, births for Guinevere have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 332 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.43%.