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Gwen

Girl's name · #725 in the US (2025) · Comeback

Popularity over time

Gwen was #295 in 1959, slipped to #3114 by 1995, and has climbed back to #725 today. About 33,000 girls have carried it since 1890.

Across the states

In recent years, Gwen ran 4–6× its national rate in Utah and Idaho.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 30 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Gwen ranks in other countries and regions.

#378 in Netherlands (2025) · #511 in Ireland (2025) · #1,008 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,073 in Switzerland (2025) · #2,648 in France (2025) · #550 in Canada (2024).

Famous Gwens

• Gwen Stefani — American singer
• Gwen John — Welsh painter (1876–1939)
• Gwen Torrence — American sprinter
• Gwen Verdon — American dancer and actress (1925–2000)
• Gwen Jorgensen — American triathlete

In stories & tradition

• Gwen Stacy — The Amazing Spider-Man (film)
• Gwen Tennyson — Ben 10 (TV series)
• Gwen Cooper — Torchwood (TV series)

What Gwens become

Among 263 notable people named Gwen:

Entertainers appear 2.01× more often than among typical names — e.g. Gwen Stefani, American singer.

Similar names: Lana · Gwendolyn · Fallon · Arden · Eileen · Ryan

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