How Many People Are Named Gaven?
Complete statistics for the name Gaven: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaven is a very rare male name, with only 3,765 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 87,646 Americans. The majority of Gavens are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that people with life-path number 22 are destined for great achievements and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 3,832 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaven Through the Generations
Gaven peaked in popularity in 2003 with 282 births, but its usage has been declining since then. As of now, most Gavens are young, with 3,425 under 30 years old, compared to only 407 aged between 30 and 60. This makes Gaven a name strongly associated with the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaven's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gaven
How Many People Have the Name Gaven?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 178 people in the United States currently share the name Gaven. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,862,075 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaven a Common or Rare Name?
Gaven is classified as Very 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 Gaven Mean?
Gaven means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaven in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gaven Most Popular?
The name Gaven reached peak popularity in 2003, with 282 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 Gaven?
Approximately 178 people named Gaven live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 178. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,862,075 Americans.
Is Gaven a rare name?
Gaven is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,862,075 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaven mean?
Gaven means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gaven more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gaven are male and 0% are female.
When was Gaven most popular?
Gaven peaked in 2003 with 282 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.