Girls name · California
Gwendolyn in California
Gwendolyn was the 521st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 64 babies named Gwendolyn that year. Since 1911, California families have named 6,810 babies Gwendolyn.
Popularity over time
Gwendolyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 187th |
| 1927 | 32 | 199th |
| 1944 | 53 | 223rd |
| 1960 | 123 | 253rd |
| 1976 | 44 | 498th |
| 1992 | 35 | 875th |
| 2009 | 55 | 705th |
| 2025 | 64 | 521st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 187th in 1911 to 521st in 2025.
The most babies named Gwendolyn in California in a single year was 189, in 1953. Its best showing was 141st among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Gwendolyn reached its best rank of 26th in Hawaii (1944). See Gwendolyn in every state →
How popular is Gwendolyn in California?
Gwendolyn was the 521st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 64 babies named Gwendolyn that year. Since 1911, California families have named 6,810 babies Gwendolyn.
How many babies are named Gwendolyn in California?
In 2025, 64 babies were named Gwendolyn in California. The most babies named Gwendolyn in California in a single year was 189, in 1953.
What is the rank of Gwendolyn in California?
Gwendolyn ranked 521st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 141st among girls names in 1913.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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