Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Gwendolyne since 1905
Babies named Gwendolyne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gwendolyne's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Gwendolyne is a rare variant of the classic Welsh name Gwendolen. First recorded in the United States in 1905, it saw its peak usage in that same year, though the exact number of births was very small. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings and has been in a falling trajectory since 2021. It remains a highly uncommon choice, favored by parents seeking a distinctive spelling of a traditional name. No top states were recorded for its use, reflecting its rarity.
Gwendolyne is a variant of Gwendolen, a Welsh name often interpreted as a compound of 'gwen' (white, fair) and 'dolen' (ring, bow) or 'dolyn' (brow). It appears in Arthurian legend as the wife of Merlin. The name gained some popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
“Gwendolyne” around the world
Where Gwendolyne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gwen, Wendy, Lyn
Variants: Gwendolen, Gwendoline, Gwendolyn
Sibling names for Gwendolyne
Names that share Gwendolyne's style, for a brother or sister.
