Gwendolyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A white ring of blessed beauty and purity.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #377
- Peak
- #112 in 1951
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 Gwendolyn Means
Gwendolyn is a girl name of English origin. A white ring of blessed beauty and purity.
How Popular Gwendolyn Is
Gwendolyn currently ranks #377 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #112 in 1951. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Gwendolyn
- Gwendolyn peaked at #112 in the U.S. in 1951.
- Gwendolyn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Gwendolyn
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gwendolyn
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gwendolyn.
Questions About Gwendolyn
What does Gwendolyn mean?
Gwendolyn is a girl name of English origin. A white ring of blessed beauty and purity.
How popular is Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn currently ranks #377 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #112 in 1951. It has held steady.
Where does Gwendolyn come from?
Gwendolyn comes from English roots. Gwendolyn peaked at #112 in the U.S. in 1951.
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