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Gavin

Boy's name · #303 in the US (2025) · 2000s wave

Popularity over time

Gavin's best rank, #30, came in 2008; it has stepped well back to #303 today. Roughly 189,000 boys have been named Gavin since 1913.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 50 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#359 in Ireland (2025) · #517 in Scotland (2025) · #942 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,143 in Sweden (2025) · #171 in Canada (2024).

Famous Gavins

• Gavin Newsom — American governor (born 1967)
• Gavin McInnes — Canadian far-right commentator
• Gavin Hood — South African filmmaker (born 1963)
• Gavin Williamson — British Conservative party politician (born 1976)
• Gavin McCann — English footballer (born 1978)

In stories & tradition

• Gavin Sullivan — EastEnders (TV series)
• Gavin Stevens — Intruder in the Dust (novel)
• Gavin — Radio Rebel (TV series)

What Gavins become

Among 844 notable people named Gavin:

Sports figures appear 2.16× more often than among typical names — e.g. Gavin McCann, English footballer (born 1978).

Twin names

A popular twin pairing with Gavin is Garrett for a boy.

Similar names: Brady · Garrett · Bryce · Colin · Devin · Quinn

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