boy's name
Gerwyn
GAIR-win (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 37
Gerwyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Gerwyn is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gerwyn Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 22 |
How Popular Is Gerwyn?
In 2009, Gerwyn was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gerwyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gerwyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gerwyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gerwyn
- Welsh GAIR-win
Sibling Names for Gerwyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gerwyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gerwyn
How popular is the name Gerwyn?
In 2009, Gerwyn was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Gerwyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerwyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gerwyn?
Gerwyn has 2 syllables.
When was Gerwyn most popular?
Gerwyn peaked in 2000, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.