Gwendolen
3 countries#8860 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gwendolen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
889 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #8860 · peaked in 1971 with 34 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
94 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2010 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
94 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1997–2000 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gwendolen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10921 | — |
| 2007 | #17636 | ↓6715 |
| 2008 | #12579 | ↑5057 |
| 2009 | #15242 | ↓2663 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↑1794 |
| 2011 | #13347 | ↑101 |
| 2012 | #11257 | ↑2090 |
| 2013 | #7372 | ↑3885 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↑1575 |
| 2015 | #4981 | ↑816 |
| 2016 | #4990 | ↓9 |
| 2017 | #7442 | ↓2452 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↓704 |
| 2019 | #7716 | ↑430 |
| 2020 | #6325 | ↑1391 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↓3237 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↑506 |
| 2023 | #6680 | ↑2376 |
| 2024 | #7967 | ↓1287 |
| 2025 | #8860 | ↓893 |
Frequently asked questions about Gwendolen
Is Gwendolen a popular name?
Yes — Gwendolen currently ranks #8860 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gwendolen more common for boys or girls?
Gwendolen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gwendolen most popular?
Gwendolen peaked in 1971 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Gwendolen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gwendolen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1592 in 1903 to #8860 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gwendolen?
At least 989 babies have been recorded with the name Gwendolen across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Gwendolen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gwendolen appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Gwendolen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gwendolen include Gypsy.
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