Gwendalyn

Girl name

Gwendalyn has been given to 1,207 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,207

Peak year

2008 (48 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1940

10-year trend

▼ -51%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Gwendalyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Gwendolyngirl

124,718 babies since 1880

Gwendlyngirl

498 babies since 1921

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FAQ

How popular is the name Gwendalyn?

Gwendalyn has been given to 1,207 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gwendalyn peak?

Gwendalyn peaked in 2008, when 48 babies were given the name.

Is Gwendalyn a girl or boy name?

Gwendalyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gwendalyn are girls).

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