Gwenna
Meaningwhite, fair · Welsh
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,402 in 1965
7 babies were named Gwenna in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,521 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1935–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gwenna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwenna, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwenna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwenna first shows up in US birth records in 1935, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 90 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #3,402. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGwenna has climbed 1,521 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Gwenna means “white, fair”.
About the name Gwenna
Gwenna is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “white, fair”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Gwenna for girls from 1935 to 2025, in 43 of those 91 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #3,402 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 girls |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 408,163 girls |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 813,008 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 286,533 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Gwenna
What does the name Gwenna mean?
Gwenna means “white, fair” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Gwenna?
Gwenna has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Gwenna a boy or girl name?
Gwenna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwenna?
Gwenna ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#3,402).