Gavin
Peaked at #30 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Gavin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gavin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2897
in 2004
Last ranked
#10589
in 2023
Years tracked
31
1977–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1977, Gavin reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #2897 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Gavin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #10589.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #10,589 | 9 |
| 2022 | #16,129 | 5 |
| 2019 | #16,355 | 5 |
| 2018 | #12,926 | 7 |
| 2016 | #17,131 | 5 |
| 2015 | #17,365 | 5 |
| 2014 | #10,412 | 10 |
| 2013 | #7,511 | 16 |
Gavin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 2008
Current rank
#255
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1913–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Gavin reached its peak popularity for boys in 2008, ranking #30 nationally with 11,751 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #61 (2014) to #255 (2024) — a 76% drop.
As of 2024, Gavin ranks #255 nationally for boys, with 1,380 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #255 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | #232 | 1,514 |
| 2022 | #206 | 1,796 |
| 2021 | #174 | 2,215 |
| 2020 | #142 | 2,588 |
| 2019 | #128 | 3,012 |
| 2018 | #111 | 3,473 |
| 2017 | #96 | 4,159 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gavin most popular?
Gavin was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gavin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gavin?
At least 188,526 babies have been recorded with the name Gavin in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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