NAME PROFILE
Gwen
Gwen is a Welsh name meaning 'fair' or 'blessed.' It conveys a sense of beauty and purity, often associated with a gentle spirit and warmth. Those named Gwen are seen as compassionate and caring individuals, bringing joy and light into the lives of those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 32,911 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%PA — 21%IL — 20%NY — 20%OH — 19%
Notable People
Gwen Stefani (Singer, *No Doubt*) · Gwenyth Paltrow (Actress, *Shakespeare in Love*) · Gwen Ifill (Journalist, *PBS NewsHour*) · Gwen Dickey (Singer, *Rose Royce*) · Gwen Jorgensen (Triathlete, Olympic champion)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GwenieGweny
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