Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gavin.
National Rank (2025)
#303
All-Time Peak Rank
#30 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
189,270
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Gavin Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Gavin
According to SSA data, Gavin achieved its highest historical rank of #30 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 11,863 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 80.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 107 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gavin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-80.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,863Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
107Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:49
1920s:124
1930s:113
1940s:177
1950s:504
1960s:1,571
1970s:2,665
1980s:5,382
1990s:17,280
2000s:88,447
2010s:62,331
2020s:10,627
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGa-vin
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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