Gwenneth Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gwenneth means 'white essence' or 'fair essence'.
Meaning of the Name Gwenneth
Gwenneth is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair' and 'eth' meaning 'essence'. It has a poetic and elegant quality, and is associated with purity, beauty, and harmony. Gwenneth is a name often given to girls, symbolizing their innocence and grace.
Popularity of the Name Gwenneth
The popularity for the name Gwenneth peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 10 births, which ranked number 18,034 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Gwenneth had the most female births in 2006 with 10, which ranked number 10,609 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Gwenneth has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, Gwenneth has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gwenneth
- 20 Year Trend of Gwenneth: -14.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Gwenneth: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gwenneth: -40.00%
Popularity of Gwenneth by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gwenneth. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gwenneth in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gwenneth is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Gwenneth
- Total Births of Gwenneth: 6 (-4.98%)
- Female Births of Gwenneth: 6 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Gwenneth over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gwenneth have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.