UK boy's name
Gladwin
Of Old English origin, a name representing a "glad or happy friend".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gladwin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gladwin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gladwin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Gladwin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gladwin ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Gladwin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gladwin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Gladwin mean?
The name Gladwin is of Old English origin, derived from the words "glæd" meaning "bright" or "shining" and "wine" meaning "friend." It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons, who inhabited parts of what is now England, during the 5th to 11th centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gladwin dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population before the Norman Conquest.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Gladwin was Gladwin of Arundel, a nobleman who lived in the late 11th century and served as a trusted advisor to King William II of England. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Gladwin remained popular among the English gentry and nobility. In the 13th century, Sir Gladwin de Wigmore was a prominent knight who fought in the Welsh Wars under King Edward I. He is mentioned in chronicles of the time for his bravery in battle.
During the Renaissance period, Gladwin Wythers (1497-1567) was an English merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. His journals and accounts of his travels were widely read and influential at the time.
In the 17th century, Gladwin Somers (1609-1672) was a renowned English botanist and naturalist. He authored several important works on the flora and fauna of England and is credited with introducing several new plant species to the country.
Moving into more recent history, Gladwin Hill (1894-1965) was an American journalist and war correspondent who covered major events such as World War I and World War II. He won numerous awards for his reporting and is considered one of the most influential journalists of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Gladwin, a name with deep roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture and a rich legacy spanning over a thousand years.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gladwin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gladwin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gladwin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gladwin in the UK right now?
In 2012, Gladwin was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gladwin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Gladwin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gladwin?
Of Old English origin, a name representing a "glad or happy friend".
How many people are called Gladwin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Gladwin across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.