Will my child share the name Gwendoline with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Gwendoline per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gwendoline in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gwendoline becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gwendoline has been fairly steady, ranked #2,788 in 2025 against #2,843 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,882 in 2014.

Is Gwendoline a good choice for a distinctive name?

Gwendoline 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 Gwendoline a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Gwendoline

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Gwendoline is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gwendoline in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Gwendoline

Gwendoline has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2001 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1882 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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