Holding steady.
Popularity of Gwin since 1916
Babies named Gwin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gwin's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 13 |
| 1920s | 0 | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 | 47 |
| 1940s | 23 | 31 |
| 1950s | 18 | 17 |
| 1960s | 11 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gwin is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in the SSA data in 1916. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is likely a variant of the Welsh name Gwyn, meaning 'white, fair, blessed', or a diminutive of longer names like Guinevere or Gwendolen. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has been minimal and stable over the decades. In 1916, the peak year, only a small number of births were recorded, and in the most recent year of data (2025), it remains a rarity with no significant increase. Because the name is so uncommon, it has no recorded top states of usage or notable 1-in-N frequency. Parents choosing Gwin today are drawn to its simple, gentle sound and Welsh heritage, but it remains an exceptionally distinctive choice.
Gwin is a rare given name that may derive from the Welsh word 'gwyn', meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. It could also be a diminutive or variant of names like Guinevere or Gwendolen, both of Welsh origin. In some cases, it may have been used as a surname transferred to given name. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic and minimal, with the first recorded birth in 1916.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gwin
Names that share Gwin's style, for a brother or sister.
