Gavan
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gavan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
987 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2003 with 80 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5 births recorded 2005–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5 births recorded 2005–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gavan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1578 | — |
| 2004 | #1989 | ↓411 |
| 2005 | #2325 | ↓336 |
| 2006 | #2698 | ↓373 |
| 2007 | #2051 | ↑647 |
| 2008 | #2405 | ↓354 |
| 2009 | #1990 | ↑415 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↓740 |
| 2011 | #3000 | ↓270 |
| 2012 | #3894 | ↓894 |
| 2013 | #3864 | ↑30 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↓2443 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓1733 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↑883 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓3618 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↑2621 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↓1400 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓2776 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓19 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑341 |
Frequently asked questions about Gavan
Is Gavan a popular name?
Yes — Gavan currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gavan more common for boys or girls?
Gavan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gavan most popular?
Gavan peaked in 2003 in United States, with 80 recorded births that year.
Is Gavan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gavan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4724 in 1970 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gavan?
At least 992 babies have been recorded with the name Gavan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gavan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gavan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gavan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gavan include Gaurav.
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