Gwyneth
Origin
Welsh
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
“Welsh name meaning 'blessed' or 'happiness'”
Say it: GWIN-eth
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2010s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gwyneth peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Gwyneth
Most people given the name Gwyneth in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gwyneth deep dive
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