Gwynn
Meaningwhite, blessed · Welsh
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,767 in 1949
13 babies were named Gwynn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,068 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gwynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwynn, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwynn first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1949, when it ranked #1,767. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGwynn is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendGwynn has climbed 1,068 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Gwynn means “white, blessed”. Our records link it to Celtic and Welsh roots.
About the name Gwynn
Gwynn is a girl name of Celtic and Welsh origin meaning “white, blessed”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Gwynn for girls from 1923 to 2025, in 79 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1949, when it ranked #1,767 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.7 | 573,770 girls |
| 1930s | 4.8 | 207,900 girls |
| 1940s | 11 | 93,633 girls |
| 1950s | 12 | 86,356 girls |
| 1960s | 9.6 | 104,384 girls |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 228,311 girls |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 512,821 girls |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 226,244 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,759 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 160,000 girls |
Other spellings of Gwynn
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Questions about the name Gwynn
What does the name Gwynn mean?
Gwynn means “white, blessed” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Gwynn?
Gwynn has Celtic, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Gwynn a boy or girl name?
Gwynn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwynn?
Gwynn ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1949 (#1,767).