Qwynn
Derived from Celtic origins, a feminine name meaning "beautiful river" or "blessed pool".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Qwynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Qwynn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qwynn births was 2012 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qwynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Qwynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
2012
7 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,096
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Qwynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Qwynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Qwynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Qwynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Qwynn
The name Qwynn is of uncertain origin, and its etymology remains a subject of debate among scholars. Some linguists suggest that it may have roots in ancient Celtic languages, while others propose a connection to Old Norse or Germanic dialects. Whatever its linguistic foundations, the name Qwynn has left an indelible mark on history.
The earliest known reference to Qwynn can be found in the annals of a 9th-century monastery in the Scottish Highlands. Chronicles from this period mention a woman named Qwynn who was renowned for her skills as a healer and herbalist. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies earned her a reputation that transcended the confines of her community.
In the 12th century, a Welsh bard and scholar named Qwynn ap Rhys gained prominence for his mastery of the bardic traditions and his contributions to the preservation of Celtic lore. His collection of poems and stories, known as the "Book of Qwynn," has become a treasured part of Welsh literary heritage.
The name Qwynn resurfaced in the 16th century with the rise of Qwynn Fitzpatrick, an Irish noblewoman renowned for her valor and leadership during a turbulent period in Ireland's history. Her defiance against English rule and her unwavering commitment to protecting her people's lands and traditions have made her a celebrated figure in Irish folklore.
In the realm of the arts, Qwynn van Rijn, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the world of portraiture. Her masterful use of light and color, combined with her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, earned her widespread acclaim and a place among the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Qwynn Everett, a British explorer and naturalist whose expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia yielded invaluable contributions to the fields of botany and zoology. Her meticulously documented accounts of the flora and fauna she encountered have become invaluable resources for researchers and scholars alike.
These are but a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have borne the name Qwynn throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Qwynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qwynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Qwynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qwynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qwynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Qwynn a common name?
We classify Qwynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Qwynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Qwynn was 2012, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qwynn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Qwynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qwynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qwynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Qwynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qwynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Qwynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Qwynn?
You can see how many people share the name Qwynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.