Gwion is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gwion in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
About the Name Gwion
Gwion has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 952 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #906 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Gwion is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gwion
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Gwion per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gwion in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gwion has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 952 places in the last five years. Its peak was #906 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Gwion 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.
Gwion does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Gwions in the wild.
9
UK babies named Gwion (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 952 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gwion
Likely around 1 other Gwion in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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