US Popularity:1597
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Fair, white; Blessed, holy
Gwen is a baby girl name of Welsh origin, commonly derived from the name Gwenywÿfar, also known as Guinevere. A popular nickname for the names Gwendolen, Gwenllian, and Gwyneth, Gwen translates to “fair,” “white,” “blessed,” or “holy.” From movies to singers, this star-stunned name has outshined the rest and can be seen and heard across the globe in countries like the United States, Canada, and England. With a name as abundant as Gwen, baby is sure to feel as blessed as can be.

Gwen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gwen is currently #954 on The Bump
Girl:Gwen is currently #433 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gwen is currently #1597 in U.S. births
Girl:Gwen is currently #625 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1597
in 2022
+ 8
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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