How Many People Are Named Gavin?

188,526

people in the United States are named Gavin

1 in 1,776 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#411

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0563%

Of US population

Peak Year

2007

11,889 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: GAV-in (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Medieval form of GAWAIN. Though it died out in England, it was reintroduced from Scotland in the 20th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.7 years old

Young (<30) 174,182
92.4%
Adult (30–60) 12,850
6.8%
Senior (>60) 1,494
0.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1913 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 17,715
Texas 12,600
New York 9,651
Pennsylvania 9,420
Ohio 9,238
Florida 8,788
Illinois 7,358
Michigan 7,310
Indiana 5,703
North Carolina 5,508

💡 Fun Facts About "Gavin"

  • 1,380 babies were named Gavin in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2007
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1913
  • Most popular in California

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