FIRST NAME
Gwen
Gwen is the 678th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 31,145 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 201 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #678 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
77,100
living · #451
2020 CENSUS
31,145
living · #678
BABIES NAMED GWEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1890–2025
2025384
As a female name, Gwen peaked in 1959, when 942 babies were named Gwen (the #295 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #16,102 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
201
living · #16,102
BABIES NAMED GWEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–1970
19706
As a male name, Gwen peaked in 1949, when 15 babies were named Gwen (the #1975 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)