Total births
2,115
Unisex name · since 1922
Gwyn
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 2,115 babies named Gwyn, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8488
- among girls today
- 2,115
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Gwyn is the #8488 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,115 recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Gwyn recorded 2,115 times among girls since 1922, holding rank #8488 nationally today, ahead of 52% of girls, 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 1922 to 2025.
- #8488 among girls today
- 2,115 born since 1922
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gwyn is currently the #8488 unisex name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 2,115 born since 1922, peaking in the 1960s.
- #8488
- among girls today
- 2,115
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Gwyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8488
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Gwyn was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
129 babies were named Gwyn in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
How Gwyn compares
2,115 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Gwyn's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gwyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,115 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 129 | 48 | 19,840 |
Gwyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gwyn's full recorded timeline at 1970, 28% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 72% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1922, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 129 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gwyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1962
Current rank
#8,488
Active since
1922
Gwyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (1962)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Gwyn popularity over time - boys
299 total births recorded since 1915 (Gwyn as boys' name)
Gwyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gwyn's strongest decade.
726 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Gwyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 42
1920s
42 births
- 1930s 94
1930s
94 births
- 1940s 208
1940s
208 births
- 1950s
1950s
443 births
- 1960s
1960s
726 births
- 1970s 262
1970s
262 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 107
2000s
107 births
- 2010s 87
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 726 births (34% of all-time use).
How Gwyn 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 Gwyn's total volume
Gwyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gwyn by state
Where Gwyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 107 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 54 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 45 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 35 | 1.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 30 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 29 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Florida | | 17 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 14 | 0.7% |
California share of Gwyn's total US births 5.1%
Even split
107 of 2,115 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Gwyn appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gwyn? ▼
2,115 babies have been named Gwyn since 1922. It currently ranks #8488 among girls. The peak year was 1962 with 129 births.
When was Gwyn most popular? ▼
Gwyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 726 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Gwyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gwyn are California (107 births), Pennsylvania (54 births), Michigan (45 births).
Is Gwyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gwyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,115 births, and as a boy's name it has 299 births.
How long has the name Gwyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gwyn since 1922 -- 104 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gwyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gwyneth, Gwynne, Gwynn, Gwyndolyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gwyn's data
- Gwyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (726 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gwyns (107 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 Gwyn
Nearby Names Like Gwyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gwyn
Gwyneth Girl
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Gwynne Girl
1,403 births
Gwynn Girl
#8031 1,046 births
Gwyndolyn Girl
#8033 519 births
Gwynevere Girl
#3006 424 births
Compare Gwyn side by side: Gwyn vs Gwyneth Gwyn vs Gwynne Gwyn vs Gwynn
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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, 1922–2025 (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. "Gwyn: #8488 Unisex Name - 2,115 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gwyn. 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 Gwyn 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.