Gwynne
Meaningwhite, fair · Welsh
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,339 in 1951
6 babies were named Gwynne in the US in 2025. It has climbed 245 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 Gwynne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gwynne, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gwynne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGwynne first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1951, when it ranked #1,339. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGwynne has climbed 245 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Gwynne means “white, fair”. Our records link it to Celtic and Welsh roots.
About the name Gwynne
Gwynne is a girl name of Celtic and Welsh origin meaning “white, fair”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-nne”. US birth records list Gwynne for girls from 1923 to 2025, in 84 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1951, when it ranked #1,339 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 220,820 girls |
| 1930s | 9.0 | 110,988 girls |
| 1940s | 17 | 57,937 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 54,348 girls |
| 1960s | 13 | 78,616 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,051 girls |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 138,889 girls |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 427,350 girls |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 467,290 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 324,324 girls |
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Questions about the name Gwynne
What does the name Gwynne mean?
Gwynne means “white, fair” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Gwynne?
Gwynne has Celtic, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Gwynne a boy or girl name?
Gwynne is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gwynne?
Gwynne ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1951 (#1,339).