Gwen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Gwen means 'white, fair' and is often associated with purity and goodness.
Meaning of the Name Gwen
Gwen is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'gwyn' meaning 'white, fair' and 'hwen' meaning 'blessed, holy'. It is often associated with the concept of purity and goodness. As a shortened form of Gwendolen or Guinevere, Gwen has roots in Arthurian legend and is also seen as a symbol of feminine strength and grace.
Popularity of the Name Gwen
The popularity for the name Gwen peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 942 births, which ranked number 555 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Gwen had the most female births in 1959 with 942, which ranked number 295 out of 7,195 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1949 with 15, which ranked number 1,941 out of 4,204 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gwen has increased sharply over the last ten years from 224 births to 328 births, an increase of 46.43%. Among females, Gwen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 224 births to 328 births, an increase of 46.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gwen
- 20 Year Trend of Gwen: 144.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Gwen: 46.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gwen: 46.43%
Popularity of Gwen by State
Among females, Gwen was most popular in Western states with 101 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 52 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gwen. 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 | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 658 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 240 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 661 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 547 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 636 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1259 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 146 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gwen
- Total Births of Gwen: 341 (3.89%)
- Female Births of Gwen: 341 (3.89%)
Given the upward trend of Gwen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.89% increase in total births, for a total of 341 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gwen have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 341 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.89%.