Gwendalyn
Every Gwendalyn since 1940 — 1,207 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gwendalyn
Gwendalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,636 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 1,207 American babies have been named Gwendalyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gwendalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gwendalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,636 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,701 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,040 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,524 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,028 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,340 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,960 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,218 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,910 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,175 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,529 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,057 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,013 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,944 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,433 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,217 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,445 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,621 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,192 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,831 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,426 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,137 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,016 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,489 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,036 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,893 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,722 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,332 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,719 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,178 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,985 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,417 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,180 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,083 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,625 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gwendalyn in 2025?
Gwendalyn ranked #6,636 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gwendalyn?
1,207 babies have been named Gwendalyn in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gwendalyn most popular?
Gwendalyn peaked in 2008, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Gwendalyn a boy or girl name?
Gwendalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gwendalyn rising or falling?
Gwendalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.