Total births
133
Unisex name · since 1916
Gwin
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 133 babies named Gwin, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1916–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Gwin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 133 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Gwin recorded 133 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1954.
- 133 total births
- 1916–1954 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
133 boys have been named Gwin since 1916, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1954.
- 133
- total births
- 1916–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Gwin was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
11 babies were named Gwin in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Gwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gwin's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gwin at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Gwin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1954
- Peak year (1943)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Gwin popularity over time - girls
52 total births recorded since 1941 (Gwin as girls' name)
Gwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Gwin's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Gwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
25 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
31 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 47 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwin? ▼
133 babies have been named Gwin since 1916. It was last recorded in 1954. The peak year was 1943 with 11 births.
When was Gwin most popular? ▼
Gwin was most popular in the 1930s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Is Gwin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gwin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 133 births, and as a girl's name it has 52 births.
How long has the name Gwin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gwin since 1916 -- 39 years through the most recent 1954 data.
What names are similar to Gwin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gwinn, Gwiza, Gwilym. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gwin's data
- Gwin's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (47 total births) through the 1950s (17) -- 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.
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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, 1916–1954 (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. "Gwin: Baby Name Since 1916 - 133 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gwin. 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 Gwin 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.