How Many People Are Named Galvin?

Complete statistics for the name Galvin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Galvin
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Galvin is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each person named Galvin stand out even more. With only 749 people bearing this name in the US today, it's as unique as 1 in 440,375 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2008 with 25 births, showing its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

~11,565
Living in US
1 in 28,660
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,872
Worldwide Bearers
#175,887
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
487
🇵🇭 Philippines
294
🇮🇩 Indonesia
210
🇲🇾 Malaysia
156
🇨🇬 Congo
92
🇿🇦 South Africa
82
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
49
🇬🇧 England
48
🇨🇦 Canada
48
🇸🇬 Singapore
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
749 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
376
Would be under 30 (42%)
313
Would be 30–60 (35%)
217
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 906 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Galvin Through the Generations

Galvin, a name that doesn't trace back to ancient roots but rather to a more recent era, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2008. Today, the majority of those named Galvin are adults, with 42% under 30 years old, indicating a younger demographic that keeps the name relevant. As of now, there are 749 people named Galvin living in the US, with the average age sitting at 42, suggesting a generation gap where the name is less popular among the older crowd.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Galvin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Galvin's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Galvin

How Many People Have the Name Galvin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,565 people in the United States currently share the name Galvin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,660 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Galvin a Common or Rare Name?

Galvin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Galvin Mean?

Galvin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Galvin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Galvin Most Popular?

The name Galvin reached peak popularity in 2008, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Galvin?

Approximately 11,565 people named Galvin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,565. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,660 Americans.

Is Galvin a rare name?

Galvin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,660 Americans has this name.

What does the name Galvin mean?

Galvin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Galvin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Galvin are male and 0% are female.

When was Galvin most popular?

Galvin peaked in 2008 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,565
All-Time Births11,565
1 in X1 in 28,660
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2008
World Rank#175,887
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.