Gwenyth Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGwen-ith / ɡwɛnɪθWelsh; English
Meaning
Welsh: fair, blessed; English: white, fair
Historical & Cultural Background
Gwenyth is derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenyth', which is related to the word 'gwen', meaning 'white' or 'fair'. The name has been used in Wales for centuries and is associated with various historical figures. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often linked to themes of purity and beauty.
Trend Summary
Gwenyth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a slight increase in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gwenyth
- Gwyneth
International Variants
- Gwenyth (Welsh)
- Gwyneth (Welsh)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gwenyth was first seen in the United States in 1921. Gwenyth has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gwenyth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gwenyth (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 | |
MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1921 | 5 |
1922 | 6 |
1924 | 6 |
1925 | 5 |
1927 | 7 |
1928 | 7 |
1929 | 8 |
1931 | 6 |
1932 | 5 |
1933 | 8 |
1934 | 6 |
1937 | 8 |
1939 | 5 |
1940 | 7 |
1942 | 7 |
1943 | 6 |
1944 | 8 |
1947 | 8 |
1948 | 8 |
1949 | 10 |
1950 | 6 |
1951 | 7 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 8 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 5 |
1957 | 9 |
1959 | 5 |
1962 | 5 |
1965 | 5 |
1970 | 6 |
1974 | 6 |
1980 | 5 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 26 |
1998 | 45 |
1999 | 54 |
2000 | 61 |
2001 | 97 |
2002 | 118 |
2003 | 126 |
2004 | 126 |
2005 | 123 |
2006 | 128 |
2007 | 128 |
2008 | 120 |
2009 | 139 |
2010 | 161 |
2011 | 149 |
2012 | 135 |
2013 | 176 |
2014 | 122 |
2015 | 146 |
2016 | 143 |
2017 | 103 |
2018 | 108 |
2019 | 105 |
2020 | 85 |
2021 | 83 |
2022 | 67 |
2023 | 55 |
2024 | 51 |