Total births
60
Girls' name · since 1954
Gwendy
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 60 babies named Gwendy, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 60
- total births
- 1954–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Gwendy is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 60 have been recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Gwendy recorded 60 times among girls since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1971.
- 60 total births
- 1954–1971 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
60 girls have been named Gwendy since 1954, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1971.
- 60
- total births
- 1954–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Gwendy was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
10 babies were named Gwendy in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Gwendy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gwendy's full recorded timeline at 1962, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gwendy at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Gwendy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1971
- Peak year (1971)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Gwendy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gwendy's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Gwendy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
20 births
- 1960s
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 30 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwendy? ▼
60 babies have been named Gwendy since 1954. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1971 with 10 births.
When was Gwendy most popular? ▼
Gwendy was most popular in the 1960s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Gwendy been used? ▼
Records for Gwendy go back to 1954, giving 18 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Gwendy? ▼
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 Gwendy's data
- Gwendy's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 1970s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Gwendy
Nearby Names Like Gwendy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gwendy
Gwendolyn Girl
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Gwen Girl
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Gwenyth Girl
#3136 3,268 births
Gwenda Girl
2,264 births
Gwenn Girl
1,502 births
Compare Gwendy side by side: Gwendy vs Gwendolyn Gwendy vs Gwen Gwendy vs Gwenyth
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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, 1954–1971 (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. "Gwendy: Baby Name Since 1954 - 60 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gwendy. 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 Gwendy 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.