Gwyn

Girl name

Gwyn has been given to 2,414 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1962. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Gwyn.

Meaning & origin /ɡwɪn/

From Welsh gwyn.

Origin: Welsh

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,414

Peak year

1962 (135 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

Gender split

88% girls / 12% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Gwengirl

32,911 babies since 1890

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FAQ

How popular is the name Gwyn?

Gwyn has been given to 2,414 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gwyn peak?

Gwyn peaked in 1962, when 135 babies were given the name.

Is Gwyn a girl or boy name?

Gwyn is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Gwyn are girls).

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