Gavin

Boys

Best rank #43 (2008) · ranked in 7 years

Gavin climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 7 years, topping out at #43 in 2008.

It eased from #43 in 2008 to #92 in 2014.

As of the latest count (2025), Gavin has fallen out of the top ranks.

11,785 newborns received the name Gavin in 2008, its peak year.

Gavin was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820112014
  1. 2014926,632
  2. 2013747,438
  3. 2012568,275
  4. 2011539,033
  5. 2010549,638
  6. 20094910,755
  7. 20084311,785

Similar names

Names similar to Gavin include Gabriel, Gabriella, Grayson, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gavin a popular name?
Gavin reached a best rank of #43 in 2008 and has charted in 7 years.
Where does Gavin rank now?
Gavin does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Gavin a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Gavin most popular?
Gavin peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)