Holding steady.
Popularity of Guenevere since 1969
Babies named Guenevere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Guenevere is a rare name in the United States, reflecting its strong association with Arthurian romance. According to Social Security data, modern usage of Guenevere first appeared in 1969, with its peak year in 1971. However, the name has remained obscure, with no recorded births in recent years sufficient to generate a rank or a 1-in-N statistic. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. The name's primary state concentrations are too sparse to form a top-states list. As a variant of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, it carries literary weight but has never achieved broad popularity in the U.S. Parents drawn to Guenevere often appreciate medieval history and the poetic sound of the name, but should expect it to be uncommon among peers.
Guenevere is a variant of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen ('white, fair, blessed') and hwyfar ('smooth, soft, phantom' or 'wave'). In Arthurian legend, she is the queen consort of King Arthur. The name was brought to wider attention through medieval romances and later literary works, becoming a symbol of beauty and tragic love.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gwen, Vera, Nev
Sibling names for Guenevere
Names that share Guenevere's style, for a brother or sister.
