Gwen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gwen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gwen?
Gwen is spelled G-W-E-N. The name has 4 letters.
Gwen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Gwen” derives from the Welsh element meaning “white”, “fair”, or “blessed.”
- Origin
- The name “Gwen” is commonly associated with Welsh origins, derived from elements in Welsh personal names.
- Pronunciation
- gwen · 1 syllable
Gwen Popularity in 2025
Rank#725
Recorded Births384
- Girls usage fell 27 places to #725 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gwen Mean?
The name “Gwen” derives from the Welsh element meaning “white”, “fair”, or “blessed.”
Origin: The name “Gwen” is commonly associated with Welsh origins, derived from elements in Welsh personal names.
How Do You Pronounce Gwen?
Pronunciationgwen
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Gwen?
- History
- “Gwen” has been used historically in Welsh-speaking regions as a short form or element in compound names that include “Gwen.”
Gwen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 384 | #725 |
| 2024 | Girls | 403 | #698 |
| 2023 | Girls | 341 | #817 |
| 2022 | Girls | 329 | #851 |
| 2021 | Girls | 325 | #847 |
| 2020 | Girls | 331 | #822 |
| 2019 | Girls | 328 | #828 |
| 2018 | Girls | 295 | #909 |
| 2017 | Girls | 317 | #864 |
| 2016 | Girls | 373 | #765 |
| 2015 | Girls | 377 | #748 |
| 2014 | Girls | 278 | #962 |
| 2013 | Girls | 266 | #953 |
| 2012 | Girls | 224 | #1,108 |
| 2011 | Girls | 196 | #1,224 |
| 2010 | Girls | 163 | #1,402 |
| 2009 | Girls | 185 | #1,307 |
| 2008 | Girls | 201 | #1,250 |
| 2007 | Girls | 186 | #1,308 |
| 2006 | Girls | 160 | #1,415 |
| 2005 | Girls | 156 | #1,378 |
| 2004 | Girls | 123 | #1,593 |
| 2003 | Girls | 149 | #1,358 |
| 2002 | Girls | 134 | #1,425 |
When Was Gwen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1959 · Girls
942 recorded births
National rank #295
1960 · Girls
893 recorded births
National rank #316
1958 · Girls
893 recorded births
National rank #299
1961 · Girls
882 recorded births
National rank #310
Where Gwen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #139 | 32 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| IN | #481 | 14 |
| MD | #511 | 10 |
| WI | #518 | 9 |
| MI | #519 | 15 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |