Gavin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #898 in 2024 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 176 births ranking #185. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 80.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 7,937 boys born was named Gavin. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.