Boy nameCurrently #12,883 in the USFalling
Gavan
//ˈɡeɪvən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20035 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gavan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gavan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gavan |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Gavan through the decades
- Gavan peaked in 2003, when 80 babies were named Gavan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Gavan has fallen 79% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gavan currently ranks #12,883 in the US and is cooling off.