girl's name
Gwladys
glah-DEES (French)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 5,870
Gwladys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1895 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Gwladys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in France in 1979, when 260 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gwladys Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,160 |
| 1980s | 2,120 |
| 1990s | 1,515 |
| 2000s | 810 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Gwladys?
In 2025, Gwladys was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Gwladys Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gwladys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwladys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwladys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwladys
- French glah-DEES
Sibling Names for Gwladys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwladys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwladys
How popular is the name Gwladys?
In 2025, Gwladys was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Gwladys a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwladys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwladys?
Gwladys has 2 syllables.
When was Gwladys most popular?
Gwladys peaked in 1979, when 260 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Gwladys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gwladys currently ranks #6,702 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.