boy's name
Gethyn
GETH-in (Welsh)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 180
Gethyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gethyn 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 | 10 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Gethyn?
In 2022, Gethyn was given to 5 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 Gethyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gethyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gethyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gethyn
- Welsh GETH-in
Sibling Names for Gethyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gethyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gethyn
How popular is the name Gethyn?
In 2022, Gethyn was given to 5 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 Gethyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Gethyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gethyn?
Gethyn has 2 syllables.
When was Gethyn most popular?
Gethyn peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.