girl's name
Gwennan
GWEN-an (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 335
Gwennan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Gwennan is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gwennan 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 | 30 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Gwennan?
In 2025, Gwennan was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Gwennan Is Used
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 Gwennan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwennan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwennan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwennan
- Welsh GWEN-an
Sibling Names for Gwennan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwennan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwennan
How popular is the name Gwennan?
In 2025, Gwennan was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Gwennan a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwennan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwennan?
Gwennan has 2 syllables.
When was Gwennan most popular?
Gwennan peaked in 2018, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Gwennan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gwennan currently ranks #3,317 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.