Girl
Gwen
white, fair, blessed
About Gwen
A compact powerhouse of Welsh heritage, Gwen delivers maximum impact with minimal syllables. The name's crisp, clear sound projects strength and simplicity simultaneously. Historically associated with fairness and purity, Gwen has maintained steady popularity without becoming overused, striking that perfect balance between familiar and fresh. Its brevity makes it exceptionally versatile—equally suited for professional settings and intimate moments. Gwen works wonderfully as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Gwendolyn or Guinevere, offering flexibility for future preferences. The name's literary and historical connections add depth, while its straightforward spelling prevents constant corrections. Gwen suits a wide range of personalities, from artistic souls to analytical minds.
Popularity of the Name Gwen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | #855 | ||||
| 1901 | #837 | ||||
| 1902 | #992 | ||||
| 1903 | #874 | ||||
| 1904 | #893 | ||||
| 1905 | #943 | ||||
| 1906 | #979 | ||||
| 1907 | #882 | ||||
| 1908 | #861 | ||||
| 1909 | #599 | ||||
| 1910 | #881 | ||||
| 1911 | #678 | ||||
| 1912 | #715 | ||||
| 1913 | #648 | ||||
| 1914 | #668 | ||||
| 1915 | #686 | #187 | |||
| 1916 | #740 | ||||
| 1917 | #651 | ||||
| 1918 | #793 | #136 | |||
| 1919 | #725 | #137 | |||
| 1920 | #754 | #145 | |||
| 1921 | #733 | #160 | |||
| 1922 | #710 | #171 | |||
| 1923 | #699 | #173 | |||
| 1924 | #687 | #152 | |||
| 1925 | #708 | ||||
| 1926 | #566 | #177 | |||
| 1927 | #582 | #182 | |||
| 1928 | #504 | #154 | |||
| 1929 | #461 | ||||
| 1930 | #421 | #195 | |||
| 1931 | #470 | ||||
| 1932 | #424 | ||||
| 1933 | #400 | ||||
| 1934 | #413 | ||||
| 1935 | #362 | ||||
| 1936 | #364 | ||||
| 1937 | #390 | ||||
| 1938 | #322 | ||||
| 1939 | #334 | ||||
| 1940 | #338 | ||||
| 1941 | #361 | #231 | |||
| 1942 | #355 | ||||
| 1943 | #367 | ||||
| 1944 | #389 | #216 | |||
| 1945 | #367 | ||||
| 1946 | #338 | ||||
| 1947 | #356 | ||||
| 1948 | #374 | ||||
| 1949 | #372 | ||||
| 1950 | #378 | ||||
| 1951 | #395 | ||||
| 1952 | #380 | ||||
| 1953 | #354 | ||||
| 1954 | #324 | ||||
| 1955 | #316 | ||||
| 1956 | #317 | ||||
| 1957 | #317 | ||||
| 1958 | #299 | ||||
| 1959 | #295 | ||||
| 1960 | #317 | ||||
| 1961 | #310 | ||||
| 1962 | #320 | ||||
| 1963 | #375 | ||||
| 1964 | #391 | ||||
| 1965 | #426 | ||||
| 1966 | #439 | #403 | |||
| 1967 | #494 | ||||
| 1968 | #511 | ||||
| 1969 | #514 | #370 | |||
| 1970 | #534 | #318 | |||
| 1971 | #511 | #364 | |||
| 1972 | #555 | #401 | |||
| 1973 | #697 | #358 | |||
| 1974 | #568 | #310 | |||
| 1975 | #535 | #425 | |||
| 1976 | #590 | #275 | |||
| 1977 | #710 | #318 | |||
| 1978 | #751 | #483 | |||
| 1979 | #767 | #357 | |||
| 1980 | #875 | #382 | |||
| 1981 | #961 | #372 | |||
| 2013 | #954 | #679 | #436 | #722 | |
| 2014 | #963 | #764 | #467 | #805 | |
| 2015 | #749 | #678 | #792 | #622 | |
| 2016 | #766 | #777 | #925 | #606 | |
| 2017 | #864 | #631 | #609 | #567 | |
| 2018 | #910 | #581 | #935 | #873 | |
| 2019 | #828 | #687 | #641 | #532 | |
| 2020 | #823 | #767 | #554 | #669 | |
| 2021 | #849 | #765 | #923 | #716 | |
| 2022 | #851 | #784 | #661 | ||
| 2023 | #817 | #831 | #506 | #627 | |
| 2024 | #698 | #798 | #519 | ||
| 2025 | #725 | #496 | #741 | ||
| 1997 | #901 | ||||
| 2005 | #888 | #487 | #847 | ||
| 2007 | #974 | #759 | |||
| 2008 | #779 | ||||
| 2009 | #721 | #794 | #833 | ||
| 2010 | #730 | #998 | #630 | ||
| 2011 | #725 | #719 | |||
| 2012 | #710 | #807 | |||
| 1983 | #454 | ||||
| 1984 | #550 | ||||
| 1986 | #486 | ||||
| 1988 | #419 | ||||
| 1990 | #473 | ||||
| 1992 | #472 | ||||
| 1994 | #468 | ||||
| 1995 | #368 | ||||
| 1996 | #576 | ||||
| 1998 | #542 | ||||
| 1999 | #364 | ||||
| 2001 | #413 | ||||
| 2002 | #688 | ||||
| 2003 | #725 | #965 | |||
| 2004 | #615 | ||||
| 2006 | #514 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gwen
Names Similar to Gwen
Nicknames for Gwen
- Gwennie
- Gwenny
- Wendy
- Gigi
Famous People Named Gwen
| Gwen Stefani | American singer-songwriter and fashion designer |
| Gwen Verdon | American dancer and actress |
| Gwen Ifill | American journalist and television newscaster |
| Gwen John | Welsh painter |
| Gwen Moore | American politician and U.S. Representative |
| Gwen Araujo | American murder victim and LGBTQ+ rights symbol |
| Gwen Harwood | Australian poet and playwright |
| Gwen Catley | English operatic soprano |
| Gwen Raverat | English wood engraver and memoirist |
| Gwen Smith | Canadian Olympic swimmer |
| Gwen Torrence | American Olympic sprinter |
| Gwen Lister | Namibian journalist and media freedom advocate |
| Gwen Taylor | British actress |
| Gwen Knapp | American sports journalist |
| Gwen Anderson | New Zealand potter and artist |
| Gwen Moffat | British mountaineer and author |
| Gwen Humble | Australian potter and ceramic artist |
| Gwen Berry | American Olympic hammer thrower |
| Gwen Jorgensen | American triathlete and Olympic gold medalist |
| Gwen Goldman | First female full-time coach in Major League Baseball |
Characters Named Gwen
| Gwen Stacy | Spider-Man's love interest in Marvel Comics |
| Gwen Cooper | Character from the TV show "Torchwood" |
| Gwen Tennyson | Ben Tennyson's cousin in the "Ben 10" series |
| Gwen Grayson | From the movie "Sky High" |
| Gwen Raiden | Character in the TV show "Angel" |
| Gwen Cummings | Main character in the film "28 Days" |
| Gwen Hotchkiss | Character from the soap opera "Passions" |
| Gwen Meighen | Character in the TV series "Anne of Green Gables" |
| Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies | Character from the play "The Doctor's Dilemma" by George Bernard Shaw |
| Gwen Harding | Character in the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Gwen Powers | Character in the animated series "The Spectacular Spider-Man" |
| Gwen Norbeck Munson | Character from the soap opera "As the World Turns" |
| Gwen Pearson | Character from the film "Lymelife" |
| Gwen Taylor | Character in the TV series "The Catherine Tate Show" |