girl's name
Gwenan
GWEN-an (Welsh)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 110
Gwenan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 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 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gwenan 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 | 16 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Gwenan?
In 2023, Gwenan 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 Gwenan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwenan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwenan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwenan
- Welsh GWEN-an
Sibling Names for Gwenan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwenan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwenan
How popular is the name Gwenan?
In 2023, Gwenan 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 Gwenan a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwenan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwenan?
Gwenan has 2 syllables.
When was Gwenan most popular?
Gwenan peaked in 2008, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.