Gwendolen
Girl nameGwendolen has been given to 889 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It peaked in 1971. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Gwendolen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
889
Peak year
1971 (34 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1903
10-year trend
▼ -59%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Gwendolen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gwendolen.
Sibling name ideas for Gwendolen
Same era and popularity as Gwendolen, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Gwendolen?
Gwendolen has been given to 889 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Gwendolen peak?
Gwendolen peaked in 1971, when 34 babies were given the name.
Is Gwendolen a girl or boy name?
Gwendolen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gwendolen are girls).
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