1,152births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1973Peak · Ireland
#12008United States 2025
Gavan is a boy name family recorded 1,152 times in 3 countries since 1966. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1973, at 21.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gavan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavan | English | 987 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2003 | ▼ 38 % |
| Gavan | English | 160 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1973 | – |
| Gavan | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
Questions about Gavan
How popular is the name Gavan?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 1,152 births across 3 countries.
When was Gavan most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1973, at 21.0 births per 100,000.
Is Gavan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gavan is a boy name.