Gavyn
Gavyn is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White hawk or may hawk.
Origin and history
Gavyn is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Gavin, which derives from the medieval name Gawain. Originating from Welsh and Brythonic roots, it is traditionally associated with meaning 'white hawk' or 'may hawk'. In the United States, it is moderately used as a contemporary alternative to the classic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,219 babies in the United States have been named Gavyn since 1880. It ranks #1689 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- OH (8 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- 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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 373 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,708 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,906 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Nicknames
Gav
Fun facts
- Gavyn ultimately traces back to Sir Gawain, one of the most prominent Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.
- The 'y' spelling gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside a broader trend of replacing 'i' with 'y'.