Gwyn
Pronunciation: [ gw-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gwyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,761 babies have been named Gwyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwyn is past its peak , currently ranked #9,389 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,389
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Gwyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #34154.
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About the Name Gwyn
Gwyn is a girl name .
Is Gwyn a boy or girl name? Gwyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,389 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,154. Gwyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gwyn is currently ranked #9,389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gwyn include Gwyneth, Gwynevere . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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