Dwyn
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,578 in 1962
0 babies were named Dwyn in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDwyn first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1962, when it reached #6,578.
About the name Dwyn
Dwyn is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Dwyn for girls only in 1962, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #6,578 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1962, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.5 | 400,000 girls |
More Welsh names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
Questions about the name Dwyn
What is the origin of the name Dwyn?
Dwyn has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Dwyn a boy or girl name?
Both. Dwyn is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Dwyn?
Dwyn is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1962. It peaked at #6,578 in 1962.