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How Many People Are Named Gwen?
Estimated people named Gwen living in the U.S. today
22,702
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 32,526
- Peak year: 1959 (951 births)
- Estimated living today: 22,702
Gwen by age group — who carries the name today?
Gwen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gwen
Gwen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 32,526 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 22,702 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 15,056 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gwens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gwen in the US?
An estimated 22,702 people named Gwen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gwen rare — about 1 in 15,056 Americans.
Is Gwen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gwen is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Gwen most popular?
Gwen peaked in 1959, when 951 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gwen?
Gwen ranks #1,478 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).