Gwen
How to say it: GWEN · /ˈɡwen/
From Welsh 'gwen' meaning white, fair, or blessed. Short form of Gwendolyn or Gwyneth.
Gwen was the 700th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 384 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #613 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #700 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 384 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,633 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #613 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly disappearing, Gwen made a return. The 1950s remain the benchmark following a quiet spell in the 1990s, and standing close to that high now points to further growth ahead.
What goes with it
One clipped syllable carries both softness and crispness. Bryn shares its compact style.
Honouring a Gwen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gwen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Gwen
- Gwen Stefani (born 1969)American singer
- Gwen Torrence (born 1965)American sprinter
- Gwen Jorgensen (born 1986)American triathlete
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