gender neutral
Gavin
white hawk, little hawk
About Gavin
Gavin strikes an ideal balance between familiar and distinctive, having established itself as a reliable choice that never feels overdone. The name projects confidence and capability, suggesting someone who is both approachable and competent. With its Celtic heritage showing through in its strong consonants and smooth vowels, Gavin has transcended its origins to become genuinely international in appeal. Parents appreciate how the name ages gracefully—it's equally suitable for a toddler, a teenager, and a professional adult. The name has maintained steady popularity without becoming trendy or dated, a rare achievement in the volatile world of baby names. Gavin sounds intelligent and trustworthy, the kind of name that inspires confidence in teachers, employers, and peers alike. It lacks the harshness of some masculine names while still projecting strength and substance. The two-syllable structure makes it easy to call out on a playground yet dignified enough for formal occasions. For parents seeking a name that's established but not overused, sophisticated but not pretentious, Gavin checks all the boxes.
Popularity of the Name Gavin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | #829 | #69 | |||
| 1955 | #959 | #55 | |||
| 1956 | #927 | #61 | |||
| 1958 | #898 | #61 | |||
| 1960 | #765 | #57 | |||
| 1961 | #722 | #62 | |||
| 1962 | #626 | #62 | |||
| 1963 | #617 | #61 | |||
| 1964 | #631 | #59 | #248 | ||
| 1965 | #600 | #62 | #234 | ||
| 1966 | #615 | #53 | #278 | ||
| 1967 | #574 | #56 | #118 | ||
| 1968 | #550 | #54 | #131 | ||
| 1969 | #524 | #61 | #107 | ||
| 1970 | #564 | #71 | #99 | ||
| 1971 | #546 | #52 | #86 | ||
| 1972 | #604 | #43 | #56 | ||
| 1973 | #514 | #48 | #54 | ||
| 1974 | #485 | #56 | #63 | ||
| 1975 | #495 | #55 | #69 | ||
| 1976 | #439 | #63 | #58 | ||
| 1977 | #461 | #56 | #33 | ||
| 1978 | #403 | #84 | #40 | ||
| 1979 | #460 | #68 | #52 | ||
| 1980 | #444 | #99 | #52 | ||
| 1981 | #359 | #111 | #49 | ||
| 1982 | #368 | #113 | #51 | ||
| 1983 | #291 | #120 | #62 | ||
| 1984 | #355 | #159 | #48 | ||
| 1985 | #352 | #137 | #50 | ||
| 1986 | #355 | #144 | #46 | ||
| 1987 | #327 | #162 | #43 | ||
| 1988 | #370 | #178 | #38 | ||
| 1989 | #360 | #173 | #43 | ||
| 1990 | #294 | #166 | #40 | ||
| 1991 | #302 | #204 | #42 | #254 | |
| 1992 | #266 | #266 | #42 | #243 | |
| 1993 | #294 | #232 | #46 | #225 | |
| 1994 | #257 | #223 | #32 | #217 | |
| 1995 | #242 | #171 | #36 | #208 | |
| 1996 | #192 | #352 | #42 | #202 | |
| 1997 | #136 | #152 | #358 | #43 | #150 |
| 1998 | #116 | #167 | #45 | #143 | |
| 1999 | #101 | #211 | #58 | #132 | |
| 2000 | #85 | #243 | #55 | #125 | |
| 2001 | #78 | #275 | #54 | #111 | |
| 2002 | #61 | #248 | #55 | #91 | |
| 2003 | #51 | #320 | #364 | #62 | #73 |
| 2004 | #52 | #358 | #64 | #81 | |
| 2005 | #47 | #328 | #66 | #75 | |
| 2006 | #38 | #440 | #75 | #64 | |
| 2007 | #32 | #433 | #64 | #47 | |
| 2008 | #30 | #511 | #79 | #47 | |
| 2009 | #33 | #683 | #89 | #45 | |
| 2010 | #38 | #715 | #120 | #47 | |
| 2011 | #37 | #675 | #145 | #56 | |
| 2012 | #40 | #793 | #154 | #55 | |
| 2013 | #50 | #655 | #129 | #69 | |
| 2014 | #61 | #870 | #139 | #71 | |
| 2015 | #70 | #922 | #193 | #78 | |
| 2016 | #80 | #984 | #410 | #211 | #94 |
| 2017 | #96 | #217 | #109 | ||
| 2018 | #111 | #288 | #123 | ||
| 2019 | #128 | #325 | #281 | #120 | |
| 2020 | #142 | #951 | #321 | #139 | |
| 2021 | #174 | #325 | #245 | #165 | |
| 2022 | #206 | #452 | #307 | #149 | |
| 2023 | #232 | #336 | #187 | ||
| 2024 | #255 | #966 | #349 | #171 | |
| 2025 | #303 | #890 | #347 | #233 | |
| 1920 | #140 | ||||
| 1921 | #149 | ||||
| 1924 | #114 | ||||
| 1925 | #155 | ||||
| 1927 | #133 | ||||
| 1929 | #158 | ||||
| 1930 | #118 | ||||
| 1931 | #136 | ||||
| 1932 | #118 | ||||
| 1933 | #135 | ||||
| 1934 | #115 | ||||
| 1935 | #134 | ||||
| 1936 | #101 | ||||
| 1937 | #95 | ||||
| 1938 | #90 | ||||
| 1939 | #91 | ||||
| 1940 | #82 | ||||
| 1941 | #88 | ||||
| 1942 | #81 | ||||
| 1943 | #93 | ||||
| 1944 | #88 | ||||
| 1945 | #98 | ||||
| 1946 | #93 | ||||
| 1947 | #65 | ||||
| 1948 | #80 | ||||
| 1949 | #77 | ||||
| 1950 | #66 | ||||
| 1951 | #72 | ||||
| 1952 | #62 | ||||
| 1953 | #70 | ||||
| 1957 | #62 | ||||
| 1959 | #57 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gavin
Names Similar to Gavin
Nicknames for Gavin
- Gav
- Vin
- GJ
- Gavi
- Vino
Famous People Named Gavin
| Gavin Rossdale | English musician |
| Gavin Newsom | American politician |
| Gavin DeGraw | American singer-songwriter |
| Gavin MacLeod | American actor |
| Gavin Hood | South African filmmaker |
| Gavin Friday | Irish singer and composer |
| Gavin Harrison | English drummer |
| Gavin Magnus | American actor and singer |
| Gavin Free | English filmmaker and internet personality |
| Gavin Henson | Welsh rugby player |
| Gavin Turk | British artist |
| Gavin Edwards | American author |
| Gavin Andresen | American computer scientist |
| Gavin McInnes | Canadian writer and comedian |
| Gavin Creel | American actor and singer |
| Gavin Cooper | Australian rugby player |
| Gavin Patterson | British businessman |
| Gavin Strachan | Scottish footballer |
| Gavin McLeod-Valentine | American poet |
| Gavin Hamilton | Scottish painter and archaeologist |
Characters Named Gavin
| Gavin Belson | Silicon Valley |
| Gavin Reed | Detroit - Become Human |
| Gavin Darklighter | Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Gavin Bridge | The Fosters |
| Gavin Park | Grey's Anatomy |
| Gavin Q. Baker | Succession |
| Gavin Rutherford | Brave |
| Gavin Taylor | Coronation Street |
| Gavin Cluxton | Gavin & Stacey |
| Gavin MacLeod | Final Destination 5 |
| Gavin Rumney | The Book of Eli |
| Gavin Doran | 666 Park Avenue |
| Gavin Maxwell | Ozark |
| Gavin Greene | Grand Theft Auto V |
| Gavin | The Walking Dead |
| Gavin Matthews | Gavin & Stacey |
| Gavin Faraday | Sons of Anarchy |
| Gavin Hawk | Supernatural |
| Gavin Banks | Rizzoli & Isles |
| Gavin Troster | Psych |