Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Gwendolyn
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1953
Peak births
3,519
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19532025
Quick answers about Gwendolyn
How many people are named Gwendolyn?
An estimated 83,444 living Americans are named Gwendolyn.
How rare is Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 848 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 75.9% from its 1953 peak.
How old is the typical Gwendolyn?
The median age of a living American named Gwendolyn is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 41 and 73 years old.
Is Gwendolyn still popular?
Yes. Gwendolyn is holding steady, with 848 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1953
Decline from peak
75.9%
2025
848
All-time
124,385