Gavin
boy name#303 in 2025Gavin entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #30 in 2008, ranks #303 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#303
rank today
#30
peak (2008)
1,125
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2450 |
| 1920s | #2427 |
| 1930s | #2330 |
| 1940s | #1848 |
| 1950s | #1097 |
| 1960s | #621 |
| 1970s | #496 |
| 1980s | #358 |
| 1990s | #220 |
| 2000s | #51 |
| 2010s | #71 |
| 2020s | #219 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gavin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 186,000 people named Gavin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gavin alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 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 ranks #303 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gavin most popular?
- Gavin peaked in 2008, reaching #30 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gavin with classmates?
- Gavin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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