Gavyn
Rare spelling variant of Gavin.
Every Gavyn since 1986 — 5,339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gavyn
Gavyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,173 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 5,339 American babies have been named Gavyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 395 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 Gavyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gavyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 25 | #4,173 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,755 |
| 2023 | — | — | 37 | #3,245 |
| 2022 | — | — | 41 | #3,023 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,746 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,354 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,367 | 63 | #2,222 |
| 2018 | — | — | 92 | #1,709 |
| 2017 | — | — | 108 | #1,527 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,148 | 131 | #1,361 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,217 | 171 | #1,121 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,421 | 223 | #949 |
| 2013 | — | — | 232 | #900 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,600 | 273 | #813 |
| 2011 | — | — | 292 | #770 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,959 | 321 | #718 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,805 | 344 | #700 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,459 | 390 | #631 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,104 | 377 | #644 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,996 | 308 | #711 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,487 | 289 | #708 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,988 | 248 | #749 |
| 2003 | — | — | 260 | #716 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,668 | 192 | #864 |
| 2001 | — | — | 161 | #955 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,740 | 139 | #1,041 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,050 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gavyn mean?
Rare spelling variant of Gavin.
How popular is the name Gavyn in 2025?
Gavyn ranked #4,173 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gavyn?
5,339 babies have been named Gavyn in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gavyn most popular?
Gavyn peaked in 2008, when 395 newborns received the name.
Is Gavyn a boy or girl name?
Gavyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gavyn rising or falling?
Gavyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.