Gwen Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Gwen is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gwen has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gwen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4399th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3306th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 396th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 349th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 573rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1736th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1508th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 822nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gwen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gwen"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Gwen"

"Gwen" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4399th of 7545 48
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3306th of 6773 95
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3051st of 7552 140
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8999th of 10718 11
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 714th of 9107 1,833
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 396th of 9204 5,367
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 349th of 12526 12,581
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 573rd of 19264 4,974
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1736th of 27321 1,231
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1508th of 35406 2,213
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 822nd of 30306 3,962

Regional Popularity of "Gwen" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Gwen" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
577th/577
100.00%
724th/724
100.00%
1193rd/1193
100.00%
326th/326
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
322nd/322
100.00%
429th/429
100.00%
461st/461
100.00%
257th/257
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
287th/287
100.00%
344th/344
100.00%
388th/388
100.00%
330th/330
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
450th/450
100.00%
526th/526
100.00%
723rd/723
100.00%
749th/749
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1330th/1330
100.00%
1410th/1410
100.00%
3709th/3709
100.00%
2604th/2604
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
1221st/1221
100.00%
1264th/1264
100.00%
2707th/2707
100.00%
1269th/1269
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
655th/655
100.00%
886th/886
100.00%
1317th/1317
100.00%
604th/604

State-by-State Popularity of "Gwen"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gwen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.