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How Many People Are Named Gavin?
Estimated people named Gavin living in the U.S. today
184,503
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 188,526
- Peak year: 2007 (11,889 births)
- Estimated living today: 184,503
Gavin by age group — who carries the name today?
Gavin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gavin
Gavin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 188,526 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 184,503 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,853 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gavins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gavin in the US?
An estimated 184,503 people named Gavin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gavin uncommon — about 1 in 1,853 Americans.
Is Gavin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gavin is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gavin most popular?
Gavin peaked in 2007, when 11,889 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gavin?
Gavin ranks #295 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).