Is Gavyn a boy's or girl's name?

Gavyn is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 120 recorded births.

When was Gavyn most popular?

Gavyn reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 390 births that year. It is currently ranked #4740 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Gavyn?

Gavyn is currently ranked #4740 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,193 babies since 1986.

Gavyn

A Welsh name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsWelshDeclining

#4740▼ 1499in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from the Celtic languages.

Gavyn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a spelling variant of Gavin, from the Welsh name Gawain, derived from the Old Welsh Gwalchgwynn, meaning 'white hawk' or 'hawk of the battle.'

Gawain is one of the great names of Arthurian legend — Sir Gawain, King Arthur's nephew and one of the Knights of the Round Table, protagonist of the medieval masterpiece Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. With over 5,000 recorded births, Gavyn offers parents the Celtic heroism of the name in a spelling that gives it a fresh visual identity. The -yn ending has become popular in Welsh-influenced American naming.

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Popularity Over Time

Gavyn was #749 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4740, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gavyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	202	#3220	▼
2010s	1,905	#1209	▼
2000s	2,708	#772	▲
1990s	373	#4014	▲
1980s	5	#7093	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 1986–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gavyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	21	#4740	-16 (-43.2%)
2023	37	#3241	-4 (-9.8%)
2022	41	#3023	-5 (-10.9%)
2021	46	#2742	-11 (-19.3%)
2020	57	#2354	-6 (-9.5%)
2019	63	#2221	-29 (-31.5%)
2018	92	#1707	-16 (-14.8%)
2017	108	#1526	-23 (-17.6%)
2016	131	#1361	-40 (-23.4%)
2015	171	#1121	-52 (-23.3%)
2014	223	#949	-9 (-3.9%)
2013	232	#900	-40 (-14.7%)
2012	272	#813	-20 (-6.8%)
2011	292	#770	-29 (-9.0%)
2010	321	#718	-23 (-6.7%)
2009	344	#700	-46 (-11.8%)
2008	390	#631	+13 (3.4%)
2007	377	#644	+69 (22.4%)
2006	308	#711	+19 (6.6%)
2005	289	#708	+41 (16.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Gavyn as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Gavyn has also been given to 120 girls in the U.S. since 1999.

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Current rank

120

Total births

2009

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Gavyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Gavyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #4740. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1986–2024) · Methodology