A 1950s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Gwynne since 1923
Babies named Gwynne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 251 |
| 1950s | 351 |
| 1960s | 231 |
| 1970s | 196 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Gwynne, a spelling variant of the Welsh name Gwyn, saw its peak in the U.S. in 1951. In 2025, it ranked 13,208th nationally, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. Although the name first appeared in U.S. records in 1923, it enjoyed a revival in the 1950s as part of a trend toward Welsh names. After declining in use for decades, Gwynne has been rising again since 2018, appealing to parents seeking a distinctly Welsh yet accessible name.
Gwynne is a variant spelling of the Welsh name Gwyn, derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. It has been used as both a given name and a surname in Wales, and saw occasional use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The spelling Gwynne rose in popularity alongside similar variant forms like Gwen, often used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gwynne
Names that share Gwynne's style, for a brother or sister.
