Baby Name Popularity Profile

Guinevere

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Guinevere.

✦ White phantom 🌍 Celtic mythological royal
National Rank (2025) #899
All-Time Peak Rank #899 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 4,592 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1912 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 299 births in 2022
πŸ’‘ The Guinevere Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning White phantom
Language Origin Celtic
Origin Type single
Derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of the elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, phantom, spirit, wave).
Common Nicknames
Gwen Ginny
Alternative Spellings
Gwenhwyfar Guenevere
Pronunciation: GWIN-Ι™-veer
Themes & Categories
mythological royal
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Guinevere

According to SSA data, Guinevere achieved its highest historical rank of #899 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 299 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 67.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Guinevere across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +67.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 299 births in 2022
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 60 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 132
1920s: 145
1930s: 68
1940s: 46
1950s: 29
1960s: 39
1970s: 167
1980s: 163
1990s: 183
2000s: 589
2010s: 1,390
2020s: 1,641

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Guie-ve-re
Letter Count 9 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 92.2% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Washington
Top States Washington, Missouri, Indiana, Texas, Ohio
States with Data 34
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Washington #965 84 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #493 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #525 108 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #864 332 2022 +9.7% Growth
Ohio #832 190 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #622 91 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1274 134 2024 Insufficient historical volume
California #1612 346 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #839 58 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #889 101 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #475 32 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 36 2020 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1186 70 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1162 114 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #645 19 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #782 119 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #512 20 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 25 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #683 37 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #726 42 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #222 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #876 124 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #530 13 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1617 32 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 14 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 16 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 8 2021 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 6 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 17 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 10 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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