1,038births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1971Peak · Ontario
#8860United States 2025
Gwendolen is a girl name family recorded 1,038 times in 5 countries since 1903. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8860 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1971, at 5.8 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Güendalina (Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Gwendolen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolen | English | 889 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8860 | 1903 | ▼ 55 % |
| Gwendolen | English | 84 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2010 | – |
| Gwendolen | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1971 | – |
| Gwendolen | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1997 | – |
| Güendalina | Italian | 27 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1969 | – |
| Güendalina | Italian | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1960 | – |
| Güendalina | Italian | 5 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1964 | – |
Questions about Gwendolen
How popular is the name Gwendolen?
In 2025 it ranked #8860 in the United States. Official registers record 1,038 births across 5 countries.
What is Gwendolen in other languages?
Güendalina (Italian).
When was Gwendolen most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1971, at 5.8 births per 100,000.
Is Gwendolen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gwendolen is a girl name.