Holding steady.
Popularity of Gwenith since 1915
Babies named Gwenith per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gwenith's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Gwenith is a rare Welsh name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. It peaked in popularity in 1933, though even then it was far from common. The name has maintained a low but stable trajectory in the years since, with no significant revival. Its meaning, tied to the Welsh root gwen (white, fair, blessed), links it to the broader family of Welsh names like Gwen and Gwyneth.
Gwenith is a Welsh name derived from gwen, meaning white, fair, or blessed. It is a feminine form historically used in Wales, often borne as a variant of Gwen or Gwyneth.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gwen, Wen
Sibling names for Gwenith
Names that share Gwenith's style, for a brother or sister.
