girl's name
Gwendloyn
GWEN-duh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 88
Gwendloyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 5 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 1959, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gwendloyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 36 |
How Popular Is Gwendloyn?
In 1966, Gwendloyn was given to 5 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 Gwendloyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Gwendloyn
- English GWEN-duh-lin
Sibling Names for Gwendloyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwendloyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwendloyn
How popular is the name Gwendloyn?
In 1966, Gwendloyn was given to 5 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 Gwendloyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwendloyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwendloyn?
Gwendloyn has 3 syllables.
When was Gwendloyn most popular?
Gwendloyn peaked in 1959, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.