Gwendolyn
Pronunciation: [ gw-EHND-uhl-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gwendolyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 180 babies have been named Gwendolyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwendolyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,111 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,111
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Gwendolyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #393.
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About the Name Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn is a boy name .
Is Gwendolyn a boy or girl name? Gwendolyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,111 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #393. Gwendolyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gwendolyn is currently ranked #16,111 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwendolyn include Gwe, Gwen, Gweny, Gwenie, Gwend, Gwendy, Gwendie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Olyn, and Gwy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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