Declining since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Gweneth since 1913
Babies named Gweneth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 104 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 336 |
| 2010s | 287 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Gweneth is a Welsh name that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since it first appeared in records in 1913. Its closest association is with the actress Gwyneth Paltrow, though her spelling differs. The name reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking 7,133 in 2025, with about 1 in 107,151 baby girls receiving the name. Since 2009, its trajectory has been slowly falling, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional Welsh names. Despite its low rank, Gweneth remains a recognizable variant of the more common Gwyneth, and it carries the same elegant, Celtic feel.
Gweneth is a variant of Gwen, a Welsh name derived from the element 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. It is often considered a feminine form of Gwyn or related to Gwenllian. The name became more widely used in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, partly influenced by the actress Gweneth Paltrow, though her spelling is Gwyneth.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gwen, Winnie, Neth
Sibling names for Gweneth
Names that share Gweneth's style, for a brother or sister.
