boy's name
Gethin
GETH-in (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,932
Gethin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Gethin is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 159 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 17,565 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gethin Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 777 |
| 2010s | 875 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 174 |
How Popular Is Gethin?
In 2025, Gethin was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Gethin Is Used
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 Gethin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gethin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gethin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gethin
- Welsh GETH-in
Sibling Names for Gethin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gethin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gethin
How popular is the name Gethin?
In 2025, Gethin was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Gethin a girl's or a boy's name?
Gethin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gethin?
Gethin has 2 syllables.
When was Gethin most popular?
Gethin peaked in 2008, when 159 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Gethin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gethin currently ranks #1,007 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.