Gwladys
Girl name · Irish · Latin · Welsh
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,592 in 1895
0 babies were named Gwladys in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1895–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gwladys you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGwladys first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1895, when it reached #1,592.
About the name Gwladys
Gwladys is a girl name of Irish, Latin and Welsh origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-dys”. US birth records list Gwladys for girls only in 1895, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked #1,592 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1895, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Irish namesLatin namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 | 46,729 girls |
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Questions about the name Gwladys
What is the origin of the name Gwladys?
Gwladys has Irish, Latin, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Gwladys a boy or girl name?
Gwladys is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwladys?
Gwladys is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1895. It peaked at #1,592 in 1895.