Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Gwenna since 1935
Babies named Gwenna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Gwenna, recorded first in 1935, reached its peak popularity in 1965 and has remained stable in usage since then. In 2025, it ranked 11,932 with approximately 1 in 229,610 girls given the name. Its Welsh origin ties it to the common element gwen meaning 'white, fair, blessed, or holy,' making it a variant of the more familiar Gwen. While never widely used, Gwenna has consistent appeal among parents seeking a distinctly Welsh name with a soft sound. It has appeared in top states modestly but does not have strong regional concentration.
Gwenna is a Welsh feminine name, a variant of Gwen, which itself is a short form of names beginning with the element gwen meaning 'white, fair, blessed, holy.' Historically common in Wales, it gained some usage in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The similar name Gwenda also shares this root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gwen
Sibling names for Gwenna
Names that share Gwenna's style, for a brother or sister.
