Gwyn is a Welsh name of Welsh origin that means "white" or "blessed". It is often associated with the Welsh god Gwyon who was said to be born from the white foam on the sea. In Welsh mythology, Gwyn was also the name of a giant and a hunter. The name has been used in Wales for centuries and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era. Today, it continues to be a unique and distinctive name choice for boys and girls alike.
The name Gwyn has been a part of the United States birth records for over a century, with the first recorded birth in 1915. The name appears to have had periods of popularity and decline throughout the years.
In the early 20th century, the name Gwyn was given to an average of 7 babies per year, with peaks occurring in 1918 (12 births) and 1933 (11 births). However, by the late 1940s, the popularity of the name began to decline, with fewer than 10 births recorded annually.
The 1950s saw a brief resurgence in the use of the name Gwyn, with an average of 7 babies being named Gwyn each year between 1953 and 1959. However, this trend did not continue into the 1960s, with fewer than 7 births recorded annually for the remainder of the decade.
The most recent available data shows that there were 5 babies named Gwyn in 1978, indicating that the name has continued to be used sparingly in recent years. Overall, the name Gwyn has been given to a total of 299 babies born in the United States since 1915.