Gwyneth
Meaningblessed, happy · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,769
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #892 in 2013
114 babies were named Gwyneth in the US in 2025. It has dropped 327 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gwyneth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,104 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwyneth, 114 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwyneth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwyneth 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 yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #892.
- TrendGwyneth has slipped 327 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,769. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGwyneth is most popular in Ohio, where it ranks #801, followed by Virginia (#936). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Gwyneth means “blessed, happy”.
About the name Gwyneth
Gwyneth is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “blessed, happy”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-eth”. US birth records list Gwyneth for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 110 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #892 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,769, with 114 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 96,525 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 93,371 girls |
| 1930s | 8.1 | 122,850 girls |
| 1940s | 8.3 | 119,760 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 88,574 girls |
| 1960s | 9.6 | 104,712 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 95,602 girls |
| 1980s | 9.8 | 102,145 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,524 girls |
| 2000s | 115 | 8,717 girls |
| 2010s | 122 | 8,173 girls |
| 2020s | 80 | 12,456 girls |
Other spellings of Gwyneth
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 Gwyneth
What does the name Gwyneth mean?
Gwyneth means “blessed, happy” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Gwyneth?
Gwyneth has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Gwyneth a boy or girl name?
Gwyneth is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwyneth?
Gwyneth ranked #1,769 for US girls in 2025, given to 114 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#892).