Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Gavan

Name: Popularity of the name Gavan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gavan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#1,578 (2003)

Total Babies

982

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2024

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#1578

Peak Rank

982

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gavan

Gavan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 80 Gavans were born — ranking #1,578 that year. As of 2026, Gavan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 982 Gavans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gavan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gavan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gavan

What does the name Gavan mean?

Gavan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gavan in 2026?

In 2026, Gavan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gavan most popular?

Gavan reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #1,578 that year with 80 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gavan most popular?

Gavan has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gavan.

Is Gavan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gavan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gavan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gavan include Dallis, Glendell, Jahmari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gavan

Gavan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 982 births in the dataset. Gavan's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #1,578. Use the chart and map above to compare Gavan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.