Gavan
Every Gavan since 1970 — 987 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gavan
Gavan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,657 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 987 American babies have been named Gavan. Its peak came in 2003, when 80 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 Gavan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gavan 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 | #12,657 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,935 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,987 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,907 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,382 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,222 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,300 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,265 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,419 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,893 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,937 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,017 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2009 | 70 | #1,994 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2,415 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,056 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,711 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,343 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,000 |
| 2003 | 80 | #1,583 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,267 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,640 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,099 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,931 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,046 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,126 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,980 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gavan in 2025?
Gavan ranked #12,657 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 Gavan?
987 babies have been named Gavan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gavan most popular?
Gavan peaked in 2003, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Gavan a boy or girl name?
Gavan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gavan rising or falling?
Gavan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.