Gwenivere
Meaningwhite, fair · English form of Guinevere
- US rank
- #3,130
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,174 in 2022
51 babies were named Gwenivere in the US in 2025. It has climbed 320 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,546 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwenivere, 51 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwenivere would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwenivere first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,174.
- Then vs nowGwenivere is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 31,546.
- TrendGwenivere has climbed 320 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,130. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGwenivere is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #907. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningGwenivere is an English form of Guinevere, which means “white, fair”. Our records link it to French and Welsh roots.
About the name Gwenivere
Gwenivere is a girl name of French and Welsh origin meaning “white, fair”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ere”. US birth records list Gwenivere for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 27 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,174 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,130, with 51 babies.
Origin:French namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,522 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,399 girls |
| 2020s | 37 | 26,846 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Gwenivere
What does the name Gwenivere mean?
Gwenivere means “white, fair” in English, as a form of Guinevere.
What is the origin of the name Gwenivere?
Gwenivere has French, Welsh roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Gwenivere a boy or girl name?
Gwenivere is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwenivere?
Gwenivere ranked #3,130 for US girls in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,174).