Gwenyth Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gwenyth means 'white, fair, long'.
Meaning of the Name Gwenyth
Gwenyth is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair' and 'yth' meaning 'long'. It is a name that conveys a sense of purity and elegance. Gwenyth has ancient roots in Welsh culture and is associated with mythical figures and Celtic traditions. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly due to the famous actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
Popularity of the Name Gwenyth
The popularity for the name Gwenyth peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 176 births, which ranked number 2,389 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Gwenyth had the most female births in 2013 with 176, which ranked number 1,325 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Gwenyth has declined sharply over the last ten years from 135 births to 66 births, a decline of -51.11%. Among females, Gwenyth has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 135 births to 66 births, a decline of -51.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gwenyth
- 20 Year Trend of Gwenyth: -44.07%
- 10 Year Trend of Gwenyth: -51.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gwenyth: -51.11%
Popularity of Gwenyth by State
Among females, Gwenyth was most popular in Western states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gwenyth. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gwenyth
- Total Births of Gwenyth: 61 (-6.91%)
- Female Births of Gwenyth: 61 (-6.91%)
Given the downward trend of Gwenyth over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gwenyth have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 61 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.91%.