Gwendelyn
Girl nameGwendelyn has been given to 394 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
394
Peak year
2002 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1944
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Gwendelyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gwendelyn.
Sibling name ideas for Gwendelyn
Same era and popularity as Gwendelyn, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Gwendelyn?
Gwendelyn has been given to 394 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Gwendelyn peak?
Gwendelyn peaked in 2002, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Gwendelyn a girl or boy name?
Gwendelyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gwendelyn are girls).
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