Girls name · Illinois
Gwendolyn in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 6,468 babies are named Gwendolyn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #225 most popular girls name, with 45 born.
Popularity over time
Gwendolyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #234 |
| 1926 | 45 | #193 |
| 1943 | 62 | #164 |
| 1959 | 133 | #156 |
| 1976 | 43 | #279 |
| 1992 | 27 | #436 |
| 2009 | 33 | #400 |
| 2025 | 45 | #225 |
The most Gwendolyn births in Illinois in a single year was 159, in 1954. Gwendolyn's highest rank in Illinois was #118, set in 1949.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #118 in 1949 to #853 in 1993, starting at #234 in 1910 and ending at #225 in 2025.
Nationally, Gwendolyn's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #26 in 1944. See Gwendolyn in every state →
How popular is Gwendolyn in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 6,468 babies are named Gwendolyn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #225 most popular girls name, with 45 born.
How many babies are named Gwendolyn in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 45 births of babies named Gwendolyn in 2025.
What is the rank of Gwendolyn in Illinois?
Gwendolyn ranked #225 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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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