girl's name
Gwendola
gwen-DOH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 220
Gwendola is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1960 it was given to 6 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 1920, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gwendola Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Gwendola?
In 1960, Gwendola was given to 6 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 Gwendola
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwendola Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwendola over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwendola
- English gwen-DOH-luh
Sibling Names for Gwendola
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwendola — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwendola
How popular is the name Gwendola?
In 1960, Gwendola was given to 6 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 Gwendola a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwendola is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwendola?
Gwendola has 3 syllables.
When was Gwendola most popular?
Gwendola peaked in 1920, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.