Will my child share the name Gethyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Gethyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gethyn in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gethyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gethyn is declining: down 716 places since 2017, to #3,450 in 2022. It peaked at #1,156 in 2008.

Is Gethyn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Gethyn is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Gethyn a popular baby name in the United States?

Gethyn does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Gethyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #3450 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Gethyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Gethyn

Gethyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 371 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1156 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Gethyn is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gethyn in their class.