Gwendolynn

Girl name

Gwendolynn has been given to 1,454 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 47,273 girls was named Gwendolynn.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,454

Peak year

2023 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

▲ +36%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Gwendolyngirl

124,718 babies since 1880

Gwendolynegirl

342 babies since 1905

Gwendalynngirl

293 babies since 1997

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FAQ

How popular is the name Gwendolynn?

Gwendolynn has been given to 1,454 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gwendolynn peak?

Gwendolynn peaked in 2023, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Gwendolynn a girl or boy name?

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

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