Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Gwenlyn
2 syllablesPeak year: 19547 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gwenlyn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gwenlyn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gwenlyn |
|---|---|
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
Gwenlyn through the decades
- Gwenlyn peaked in 1954, when 9 babies were named Gwenlyn in the US.
- The 1940s were Gwenlyn's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1949–1964), use of Gwenlyn has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.