Gwyneth
Gwyneth is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Happiness, luck, or derived from Gwynedd.
Origin and history
Gwyneth is a feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from the medieval kingdom of Gwynedd, traditionally thought to mean happiness or luck. It gained wider international recognition in the late 20th century, largely due to high-profile pop culture figures. In the United States, it remains a well-recognized yet moderately used name.
Popularity in the United States
6,657 babies in the United States have been named Gwyneth since 1880. It ranks #2070 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1346.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 86 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 500 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,119 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,145 |
| 2020-2029 | 782 |
Famous people named Gwyneth
- Gwyneth Paltrow: Actress, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Gwyn, Gwen
Fun facts
- The name is closely connected to Gwynedd, an ancient kingdom in northwest Wales.
- It incorporates the Welsh element 'gwyn', which historically translates to white, fair, or blessed.