Gavin
Gavin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White hawk or hawk of May.
Origin and history
Gavin originates from the medieval name Gawain, derived from the Old Welsh name Gwalchmei, meaning 'white hawk' or 'may hawk'. It gained widespread familiarity through Arthurian legend as one of the Knights of the Round Table. In the United States, Gavin rose significantly in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, remaining a well-established modern classic.
Popularity in the United States
189,270 babies in the United States have been named Gavin since 1880. It ranks #193 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #209.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 504 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,571 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,665 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,382 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,280 |
| 2000-2010 | 88,447 |
| 2010-2019 | 62,331 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,627 |
Famous people named Gavin
- Gavin Newsom: politician, governor
- Gavin Rossdale: musician, singer
- Gavin DeGraw: singer, songwriter
Nicknames
Gav
Fun facts
- Gavin derives from Gawain, one of the most famous and noble Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian tales.
- The modern spelling Gavin developed in medieval Scotland before spreading throughout the English-speaking world.