Gwen
4 countries#725 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gwen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
32,911 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #725 · peaked in 1959 with 951 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,222 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 75 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,010 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #734 · peaked in 2018 with 75 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
904 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2006 with 56 births
Most common in: Finistère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
212 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1975 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gwen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1415 | — |
| 2007 | #1308 | ↑107 |
| 2008 | #1250 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #1307 | ↓57 |
| 2010 | #1402 | ↓95 |
| 2011 | #1224 | ↑178 |
| 2012 | #1108 | ↑116 |
| 2013 | #953 | ↑155 |
| 2014 | #962 | ↓9 |
| 2015 | #748 | ↑214 |
| 2016 | #765 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #864 | ↓99 |
| 2018 | #909 | ↓45 |
| 2019 | #828 | ↑81 |
| 2020 | #822 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #847 | ↓25 |
| 2022 | #851 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #817 | ↑34 |
| 2024 | #698 | ↑119 |
| 2025 | #725 | ↓27 |
Frequently asked questions about Gwen
Is Gwen a popular name?
Yes — Gwen currently ranks #725 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gwen more common for boys or girls?
Gwen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gwen most popular?
Gwen peaked in 1959 in United States, with 951 recorded births that year.
Is Gwen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gwen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1006 in 1890 to #725 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gwen?
At least 35,037 babies have been recorded with the name Gwen across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Gwen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gwen appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gwen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gwen include Samira, Bridget, Theodora, Keilani.
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