Everything about the name GWEN

Meaning, origin, history

Gwen is a name of Welsh origin and it means "white, fair, or blessed". It has been used historically in Wales as both a female and male name but today it is more commonly associated with females. In the past, Gwen was often used interchangeably with the name Guinevere, which also has Welsh origins and means "the white wave". Legend has it that Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur in the legendary tale of Camelot. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that a real person named Guinevere existed or that she had any connection to King Arthur. Despite this, Gwen continues to be a popular name choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

See also

Welsh

Popularity of the name GWEN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The given statistics show the annual births of the name Gwen in the United States from 1916 to 1970. Over this period, there was a total of 294 babies named Gwen.

During the early years (1916-1935), the number of births fluctuated between 5 and 10 per year, with peaks in 1923 (9 births) and 1932 (10 births). This trend continued into the 1940s but with slightly higher numbers, reaching a peak of 15 births in 1949.

The 1950s saw a decrease in the number of births, ranging from 5 to 11 per year. However, there was an increase in the late 1960s with 9 births in both 1964 and 1967, followed by another peak of 9 births in 1970.

Overall, these statistics provide insight into the popularity of the name Gwen over time, showing periods of increased and decreased usage. They also highlight the total number of individuals who were given this name during this specific period in the United States.