Gwyn
Meaningwhite, blessed · Welsh
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #934 in 1962
10 babies were named Gwyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,633 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gwyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwyn, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwyn first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #934. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGwyn has climbed 1,633 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Gwyn means “white, blessed”. Our records link it to Scottish and Welsh roots.
About the name Gwyn
Gwyn is a girl name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning “white, blessed”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Gwyn for girls from 1922 to 2025, in 91 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #934 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Scottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,841 girls |
| 1930s | 8.8 | 113,507 girls |
| 1940s | 14 | 72,569 girls |
| 1950s | 23 | 43,535 girls |
| 1960s | 38 | 26,028 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 59,701 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 256,410 girls |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 847,458 girls |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 173,611 girls |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 200,803 girls |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 168,067 girls |
Other spellings of Gwyn
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Gwyn
What does the name Gwyn mean?
Gwyn means “white, blessed” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Gwyn?
Gwyn has Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Gwyn a boy or girl name?
Gwyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwyn?
Gwyn ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#934).