Gwen: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Fair and blessed, with a pure white soul.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #819
- Peak
- #295 in 1959
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gwen Means
Gwen is a girl name of Welsh origin. Fair and blessed, with a pure white soul.
How Popular Gwen Is
Gwen currently ranks #819 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #295 in 1959. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Gwen
- Gwen peaked at #295 in the U.S. in 1959.
- Gwen is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Gwen
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gwen
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gwen.
Questions About Gwen
What does Gwen mean?
Gwen is a girl name of Welsh origin. Fair and blessed, with a pure white soul.
How popular is Gwen?
Gwen currently ranks #819 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #295 in 1959. It has held steady.
Where does Gwen come from?
Gwen comes from Welsh roots. Gwen peaked at #295 in the U.S. in 1959.
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