Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gwendolyn
- A female given name from Welsh, variant of Gwendolen.
Etymology
A variant of Gwendolen, Gwendoline with -lyn.
How popular is Gwendolyn?
Since 1880, 124,385 girls and 333 boys in the U.S. have been named Gwendolyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #2035 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #360 for girls, with 848 babies given the name.
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Gwendolyn FAQ
What does the name Gwendolyn mean?
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Gwendolen. A variant of Gwendolen, Gwendoline with -lyn.
What is the origin of the name Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Gwendolyn?
Since 1880, 124,385 girls and 333 boys in the U.S. have been named Gwendolyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #2035 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #360 for girls, with 848 babies given the name.
Is Gwendolyn a boy or girl name?
Gwendolyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 124,385 girls and 333 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.