Gavan
Boy name · English · Irish · Welsh
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,578 in 2003
5 babies were named Gavan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gavan 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 Gavan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gavan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGavan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #1,578. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGavan was 8.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendGavan has slipped 2,454 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 Gavan
Gavan is a boy name of English, Irish and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Gavan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 42 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,578 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 411,523 boys |
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,127 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 468,750 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gavan
What is the origin of the name Gavan?
Gavan has English, Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gavan a boy or girl name?
Gavan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gavan?
Gavan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,578).