Gwendolyn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GWEN-duh-lin · 3 syllables
Gwendolyn means “white, fair, blessed; ring, bow, hair, brow”, from Welsh.
A variant of Gwendolen, Gwendoline with -lyn.
- Meaning
- white, fair, blessed; ring, bow, hair, brow
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- GWEN-duh-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #360
- US babies a year
- about 856 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1950
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
- Nicknames
- Wendy, Gwen
How popular is Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn was the #360 name in the US in 2025, given to 848 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #360 |
| Canada | #482 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Gwendolyn?
Half of US adults named Gwendolyn are older than 66; most are between 25 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Gwendolyn
What does the name Gwendolyn mean?
Gwendolyn means “white, fair, blessed; ring, bow, hair, brow”. It comes from Welsh.
How do you pronounce Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn is pronounced GWEN-duh-lin.
How popular is the name Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn was the #360 name in the US in 2025, given to 848 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.
How old are people named Gwendolyn?
Half of US adults named Gwendolyn are older than 66. Most are between 25 and 83.