Total births
1,454
Girls' name · since 1921
Gwendolynn
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 1,454 babies named Gwendolynn, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5465
- among girls today
- 1,454
- born since 1921
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Gwendolynn currently ranks #5465 among girls' names in America, with 1,454 babies recorded since 1921.
Gwendolynn has 1,454 recorded births among girls since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5465 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- #5465 among girls today
- 1,454 born since 1921
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gwendolynn is currently the #5465 girls' name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 1,454 born since 1921, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5465
- among girls today
- 1,454
- born since 1921
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Gwendolynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5465
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Gwendolynn was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
41 babies were named Gwendolynn in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Gwendolynn compares
1,454 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gwendolynn's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gwendolynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,454 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 48 | 19,840 |
Gwendolynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gwendolynn's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gwendolynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,465
Active since
1921
Gwendolynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Gwendolynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gwendolynn's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Gwendolynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 30
1920s
30 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s 88
1940s
88 births
- 1950s
1950s
202 births
- 1960s
1960s
120 births
- 1970s
1970s
131 births
- 1980s 92
1980s
92 births
- 1990s 86
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
205 births
- 2010s
2010s
290 births
- 2020s
2020s
190 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 290 births (20% of all-time use).
How Gwendolynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gwendolynn's total volume
Gwendolynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gwendolynn by state
Where Gwendolynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Gwendolynn's total US births 1.9%
Even split
28 of 1,454 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwendolynn? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 1,454 babies named Gwendolynn. Today it holds rank #5465 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 41 births.
When was Gwendolynn most popular? ▼
Gwendolynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Gwendolynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gwendolynn are California (28 births), Texas (11 births), Indiana (10 births).
How long has the name Gwendolynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gwendolynn since 1921 -- 105 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gwendolynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gwendolyn, Gwen, Gwenyth, Gwenda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gwendolynn's data
- Gwendolynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (290 total births) through the 2020s (190) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Gwendolynns (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gwendolynn
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Gwenda Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gwendolynn: #5465 Girls' Name - 1,454 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gwendolynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gwendolynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.