Gavin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: White Hawk; Battle Hawk
Background: The name Gavin originates from the Welsh name 'Gwanwyn,' which is derived from the Old French 'Gavin,' itself coming from the Latin 'Gavinus.' The meanings associated with Gavin include 'white hawk' or 'battle hawk,' reflecting its roots in both the Welsh and French traditions and their focus on avian characteristics.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#193
Total births
188,526
Most popular decade
2000s
(266,004 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-193 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1913
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,821
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 11,863
- Peak rank
- #32
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,380
- Recent rank
- #254
Female
- First year
- 1977
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #9,651
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 55
- Peak rank
- #2,889
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #10,293
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).