Girls name · Illinois
Gwendolyn in Illinois
Gwendolyn was the 225th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 45 babies named Gwendolyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,468 babies Gwendolyn.
Popularity over time
Gwendolyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 234th |
| 1926 | 45 | 193rd |
| 1943 | 62 | 164th |
| 1959 | 133 | 156th |
| 1976 | 43 | 279th |
| 1992 | 27 | 436th |
| 2009 | 33 | 400th |
| 2025 | 45 | 225th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 234th in 1910 to 225th in 2025.
The most babies named Gwendolyn in Illinois in a single year was 159, in 1954. Its best showing was 118th among girls names in 1949.
Across the country, Gwendolyn reached its best rank of 26th in Hawaii (1944). See Gwendolyn in every state →
How popular is Gwendolyn in Illinois?
Gwendolyn was the 225th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 45 babies named Gwendolyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,468 babies Gwendolyn.
How many babies are named Gwendolyn in Illinois?
In 2025, 45 babies were named Gwendolyn in Illinois. The most babies named Gwendolyn in Illinois in a single year was 159, in 1954.
What is the rank of Gwendolyn in Illinois?
Gwendolyn ranked 225th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 118th among girls names in 1949.
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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