Gaven
Boy name · English · Scottish · Welsh
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #686 in 2003
6 babies were named Gaven in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,554 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gaven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gaven, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gaven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGaven first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #686. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGaven was 27× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,395 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendGaven has slipped 6,554 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Gaven
Gaven is a boy name of English, Scottish and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Gaven for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 49 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #686 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 529,801 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 209,644 boys |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,806 boys |
| 2000s | 113 | 8,861 boys |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,138 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 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 Gaven
What is the origin of the name Gaven?
Gaven has English, Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gaven a boy or girl name?
Gaven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gaven?
Gaven ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#686).