Galvin
Galvin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bright white, bright, or sparrow.
Origin and history
Galvin is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Gealbháin, meaning 'sparrow' or 'bright white'. Historically used predominantly as a surname, it has seen steady, low-frequency usage as a given name in the United States. It offers a distinct alternative to more common 'G' names like Gavin or Calvin.
Popularity in the United States
911 babies in the United States have been named Galvin since 1880. It ranks #3767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.8 %)
- AL (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 147 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Fun facts
- It derives from the Irish surname Ó Gealbháin, combining 'geal' (bright) and 'bán' (white), often figuratively applied to a sparrow.
- Galvin shares phonetic overlap with the Latin name Calvin and the Celtic name Gavin, though it remains much less common.