Gwendolyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gwendolyn means 'fair ring' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolyn' meaning 'ring'. It is said to signify a fair and blessed ring. The name has ancient roots and is associated with legends and tales of Welsh folklore. Gwendolyn has a romantic and feminine sound with a touch of mythical charm.
Popularity of the Name Gwendolyn
The popularity for the name Gwendolyn peaked in popularity in the year 1953 with 3,518 births, which ranked number 206 out of 9,751 unique names for that year. Gwendolyn had the most female births in 1953 with 3,518, which ranked number 112 out of 6,497 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1957 with 16, which ranked number 2,020 out of 4,555 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gwendolyn has increased sharply over the last ten years from 592 births to 796 births, an increase of 34.46%. Among females, Gwendolyn has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 592 births to 796 births, an increase of 34.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gwendolyn
- 20 Year Trend of Gwendolyn: 75.72%
- 10 Year Trend of Gwendolyn: 34.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gwendolyn: 34.46%
Popularity of Gwendolyn by State
Among females, Gwendolyn was most popular in Midwestern states with 236 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 77 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gwendolyn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 373 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 65 | 555 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 484 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 302 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 194 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 597 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 233 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 349 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 363 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 300 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 390 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 142 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 240 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 148 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 512 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 498 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 189 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 186 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 424 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 433 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 362 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 447 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 270 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 366 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 286 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 267 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 268 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gwendolyn
- Total Births of Gwendolyn: 820 (3.01%)
- Female Births of Gwendolyn: 820 (3.01%)
Given the upward trend of Gwendolyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.01% increase in total births, for a total of 820 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gwendolyn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 820 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.01%.