Galvin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	11	1	–	#2,478
1920s	54	5	+391%	#2,783
1930s	17	2	-69%	#3,425
1940s	49	5	+188%	#2,324
1950s	60	6	+22%	#2,189
1960s	60	6	0%	#2,246
1970s	85	9	+42%	#3,032
1980s	116	12	+36%	#2,521
1990s	103	10	-11%	#3,808
2000s	152	15	+48%	#4,066
2010s	147	15	-3%	#4,672
2020s (to 2025)	57	10	-35%	#5,098

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,478

1920s

+391%

#2,783

1930s

-69%

#3,425

1940s

+188%

#2,324

1950s

+22%

#2,189

1960s

#2,246

1970s

+42%

#3,032

1980s

116

+36%

#2,521

1990s

103

-11%

#3,808

2000s

152

+48%

#4,066

2010s

147

-3%

#4,672

2020s (to 2025)

-35%

#5,098

The story of Galvin

Galvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,649 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1917, 911 American babies have been named Galvin. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Galvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Galvin?

The median living Galvin is about 29 years old; half are between 15 and 47. An estimated 800 people named Galvin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Galvin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,649
2024	9	#8,552
2023	8	#9,192
2022	9	#8,536
2021	8	#9,108
2020	18	#5,098
2019	8	#9,160
2018	6	#11,228
2017	12	#6,824
2016	21	#4,672
2015	14	#6,092
2014	20	#4,750
2013	16	#5,471
2012	18	#5,106
2011	19	#4,876
2010	13	#6,474
2009	8	#9,266
2008	25	#4,066
2007	18	#5,076
2006	17	#5,152
2005	18	#4,695
2004	16	#5,089
2003	5	#11,468
2002	14	#5,219
2001	17	#4,552
2000	14	#5,129
1995	9	#6,083
1990	12	#4,495
1985	10	#4,152
1980	10	#3,942
1975	11	#3,310
1970	10	#3,145
1965	–	–
1960	6	#3,800
1955	–	–
1950	5	#3,873
1945	–	–
1940	5	#3,634
1935	–	–
1930	5	#4,212
1925	5	#4,466
1920	8	#3,317
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Galvin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Galvin?

The median living Galvin is about 29 years old. Half of all living Galvins are between 15 and 47 years old.

How many people named Galvin are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Galvin are alive in the United States, based on 911 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Galvin in 2025?

Galvin ranked #12,649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Galvin?

911 babies have been named Galvin in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Galvin most popular?

Galvin peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Galvin a boy or girl name?

Galvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Galvin rising or falling?

Galvin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Galvin popularity over time

The story of Galvin

How old are people named Galvin?

Galvin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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