Guinevere

Guinevere is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 277 girls in the United States.

Guinevere at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Guinevere

Guinevere belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Guinevere first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #916 in 2022, and in 2024 277 babies received the name — 4,294 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Guinevere in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#916 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Guinevere in 2024
277
Total since 1880
4,294

Guinevere in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#1895 in 2024
Babies named Guinevere in 2025
9
Total since 1996
144

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Guinevere mean?

The meaning of Guinevere is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Guinevere a boy or girl name?

Guinevere is a girl name. In 2024, 277 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Guinevere?

Guinevere comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Guinevere?

Guinevere first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #916 in 2022, and 277 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.