girl's name
Gwena
GWEN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 47
Gwena is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gwena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 17 |
How Popular Is Gwena?
In 1964, Gwena was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gwena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwena
- English GWEN-uh
Sibling Names for Gwena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwena
How popular is the name Gwena?
In 1964, Gwena was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gwena a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwena?
Gwena has 2 syllables.
When was Gwena most popular?
Gwena peaked in 1949, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.