Galvin
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,153 in 1952
5 babies were named Galvin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,967 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Galvin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Galvin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Galvin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGalvin first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #2,153. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGalvin was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendGalvin has slipped 6,967 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Galvin
Galvin is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Galvin for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 89 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #2,153 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 252,101 boys |
| 1920s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1940s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1950s | 3.0 | 337,838 boys |
| 1960s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 158,479 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 190,114 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,752 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 128,370 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Galvin
What is the origin of the name Galvin?
Galvin has Celtic Gaelic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Galvin a boy or girl name?
Galvin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Galvin?
Galvin ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#2,153).