How Many People Are Named Gavyn?
Complete statistics for the name Gavyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gavyn, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 62,902 Americans today. With only 5,246 people named Gavyn living in the US, it's clear how unique this name is. The majority, 98%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 5,313 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gavyn Through the Generations
Gavyn saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 395 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. As of now, there are 5,246 individuals named Gavyn in the United States, with the average age being 18. The age distribution shows that 5,202 are under 30, while only 111 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This stark age skew highlights Gavyn's status as a name predominantly embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gavyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gavyn
How Many People Have the Name Gavyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,246 people in the United States currently share the name Gavyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,902 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gavyn a Common or Rare Name?
Gavyn 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 Gavyn Mean?
Gavyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gavyn in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Gavyn Most Popular?
The name Gavyn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 395 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 Gavyn?
Approximately 5,246 people named Gavyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,313. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,902 Americans.
Is Gavyn a rare name?
Gavyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,902 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gavyn mean?
Gavyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gavyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Gavyn are male and 2% are female.
When was Gavyn most popular?
Gavyn peaked in 2008 with 395 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.