Gavin
Gavin first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2007, when 11,863 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,125.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Gavin popular?
Declining Gavin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 10,627 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62,331 | |
| 2000s | 88,447 | |
| 1990s | 17,280 | |
| 1980s | 5,382 | |
| 1970s | 2,665 | |
| 1960s | 1,571 | |
| 1950s | 504 | |
| 1940s | 177 | |
| 1930s | 113 | |
| 1920s | 124 | |
| 1910s | 49 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Gavin mean?
Gavin is a Scottish form of Gawain, a knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. Its older meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked to “white hawk.”
Nicknames for Gavin
- Gav
Variants & spellings
- Gawain
- Gaven
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gavin a boy or a girl name?
Gavin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Gavin a popular name right now?
Gavin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Gavin?
In 2025, Gavin ranked #303 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Gavin most popular?
Gavin was most popular in 2007, when about 11,863 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Gavin?
Common nicknames for Gavin include Gav.