Gaven
Gaven is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White hawk or may hawk.
Origin and history
Gaven is a modern variant spelling of Gavin, which derives from the medieval name Gawain. In Arthurian legend, Sir Gawain was a prominent knight of the Round Table. Though less common than the traditional Gavin, Gaven has maintained a steady presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,839 babies in the United States have been named Gaven since 1880. It ranks #2059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.9 %)
- OH (10 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 646 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,251 |
| 2010-2019 | 754 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Fun facts
- Gaven derives from Gawain, a major character and chivalric hero in medieval Arthurian tales.
- Gaven functions as a phonetic variant of Gavin, giving the traditional name a subtle visual twist.