Gavin Boy

Popularity: #241 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Welsh

Meaning

Irish: 'white hawk'; Welsh: 'battle hawk'

Historical & Cultural Background

Gavin is derived from the Welsh name Gawain, which appears in Arthurian legend as a knight of the Round Table. The name gained popularity in Ireland and has been used since the Middle Ages. In modern times, Gavin has become a common name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Trend Summary

Gavin has seen consistent popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 2000s.

Similar Names

Galen, Garrison, Garrett, Gavinus, Gavriel, Gavyn

Variants

  • Gav
  • Gavyn

International Variants

  • Gavino (Italian)
  • Gavinus (Latin)

Famous people named Gavin

Gavin Newsom is an American politician serving as the Governor of California.

Gavin Rossdale is a British musician and lead singer of the band Bush.

Gavin Henson is a Welsh rugby player known for his skills on the field.

Gavin DeGraw is an American singer-songwriter known for his hit songs.

Fictional characters named Gavin

Gavin Free is a character in the web series 'Rooster Teeth' known for his comedic contributions.

Gavin is a character in the video game 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' who plays a supporting role.

Sibling Suggestions

GraysonGideonGabrielGrahamGage

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gavin was first seen in the United States in 1913. Gavin has ranked as high as #44 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in Texas, New York, California, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gavin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gavin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 108
8%
NY 105
8%
CA 90
7%
FL 82
6%
PA 79
6%
OH 57
4%
IL 53
4%
MN 51
4%
VA 49
4%
MI 44
3%
MA 43
3%
NC 42
3%
IN 35
3%
WI 32
2%
WA 30
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135
191410
19159
19179
191916
192012
192115
192212
192312
192411
192514
192615
192713
192813
19297
19309
193113
193215
193313
19345
193514
19369
193715
193810
193910
194013
194117
194217
19436
194413
194512
194622
194728
194824
194925
195027
195130
195238
195342
195476
195561
195665
195737
195871
195957
1960100
1961114
1962154
1963159
1964152
1965161
1966147
1967173
1968189
1969223
1970208
1971218
1972174
1973232
1974270
1975261
1976318
1977303
1978366
1979317
1980350
1981492
1982477
1983690
1984513
1985522
1986537
1987630
1988544
1989629
1990860
1991849
19921,067
1993945
19941,121
19951,193
19961,633
19972,757
19983,195
19993,658
20004,686
20015,260
20026,951
20038,764
20048,610
20059,340
200610,479
200711,863
200811,751
200910,741
20109,626
20119,016
20128,260
20137,421
20146,622
20155,793
20164,943
20174,159
20183,473
20193,012
20202,588
20212,215
20221,796
20231,514
20241,380