Gavin
girl nameGavin entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #2889 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#2889
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9652 |
| 1980s | #10333 |
| 1990s | #11169 |
| 2000s | #6450 |
| 2010s | #11366 |
| 2020s | #12809 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gavin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gavin alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gavin in 2025?
- Gavin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gavin most popular?
- Gavin peaked in 2004, reaching #2889 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gavin with classmates?
- Gavin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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