Gladwin is an uncommon yet distinct given name of English origin, derived from the Old English elements 'glæd' meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', and 'wine' which refers to a friend or companion. It was once more prevalent during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare.
The name Gladwin experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with a total of 40 babies named Gladwin between 1912 and 1939. The peak years for this name were 1916, 1921, and 1928 when there were 6 births each year.