Guinevere
From Middle English Gwenyver, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar.
Every Guinevere since 1912 — 4,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Guinevere
Guinevere is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #899 in 2025 with 295 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 4,592 American babies have been named Guinevere. Its peak came in 2022, when 299 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Guinevere stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Guinevere year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 295 | #899 |
| 2024 | 279 | #946 |
| 2023 | 251 | #1,009 |
| 2022 | 299 | #917 |
| 2021 | 268 | #968 |
| 2020 | 249 | #1,011 |
| 2019 | 188 | #1,246 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1,455 |
| 2017 | 192 | #1,241 |
| 2016 | 140 | #1,584 |
| 2015 | 176 | #1,350 |
| 2014 | 165 | #1,392 |
| 2013 | 127 | #1,667 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,944 |
| 2011 | 92 | #2,091 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,948 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,835 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,968 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,943 |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,521 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,388 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,662 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,746 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,723 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,330 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,135 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,065 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,929 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,928 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,892 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,426 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,476 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,177 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,595 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,824 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,041 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,472 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,680 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,312 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,757 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Guinevere
- Guinevere Companion
- Guinevere Turner Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guinevere mean?
From Middle English Gwenyver, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar.
How popular is the name Guinevere in 2025?
Guinevere ranked #899 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 295 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Guinevere?
4,592 babies have been named Guinevere in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Guinevere most popular?
Guinevere peaked in 2022, when 299 newborns received the name.
Is Guinevere a boy or girl name?
Guinevere is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Guinevere rising or falling?
Guinevere is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Guinevere?
Well-known people named Guinevere include Guinevere (companion), Guinevere Turner (actor).