Holding steady.
Popularity of Gwenn since 1918
Babies named Gwenn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 205 |
| 1950s | 465 |
| 1960s | 300 |
| 1970s | 177 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Gwenn, the Welsh feminine name meaning 'white, fair, or blessed,' has been a rare but persistent choice in the United States. First recorded in 1918, it saw its highest usage in 1955, its peak year, with modest usage that decade. Since then, births have been sporadic and very low, with no recorded births in recent years. The name's trajectory is stable, reflecting occasional but consistent use rather than a surge or decline. While not tied to any particular state, Gwenn represents a simple, authentic Welsh heritage choice.
Gwenn is a Welsh feminine name derived from the word 'gwen', meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. It is a variant of Gwen, which can be a short form of longer names like Gwenllian or Gwenhwyfar. Historically, it has been used in Wales and among the Welsh diaspora, though it remains less common than the more familiar Gwen.
“Gwenn” around the world
Where Gwenn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Gwen
Sibling names for Gwenn
Names that share Gwenn's style, for a brother or sister.
