Gawain
Boy name · Celtic · English · Welsh
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,318 in 1974
5 babies were named Gawain in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gawain 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 Gawain, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gawain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGawain first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #3,318. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Gawain
Gawain is a boy name of Celtic, English and Welsh origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Gawain for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 16 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #3,318 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Gawain
What is the origin of the name Gawain?
Gawain has Celtic, English, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Gawain a boy or girl name?
Gawain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gawain?
Gawain ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#3,318).