Gavino
A masculine name of Spanish/Sardinian origin derived from Saint Gavinus meaning "little seagull".
Name Census estimates that about 1,508 living Americans carry the first name Gavino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gavino today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gavino births was 2008 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gavino. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,291 Americans
Peak year
2008
43 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,564
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Gavino: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gavino from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 312 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Gavino remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gavino by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gavino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gavinos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Gavino, while Illinois, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 206 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gavino
The name Gavino is of Italian origin, specifically from the Sardinian language. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is derived from the Late Latin name Gavinus, which itself comes from the Latin name Gabinus. The name is believed to be related to the word "gabbio," meaning "cage" in Italian.
In Sardinian culture, the name Gavino was often associated with the religious figure Saint Gavino, who was a Christian martyr from the early 4th century. According to legend, Saint Gavino was a Roman soldier who was executed for his faith during the reign of Diocletian. His cult was particularly popular in Sardinia, and many churches and villages were named after him.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gavino can be found in the 12th century, in a document from the Archdiocese of Cagliari in Sardinia. Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name was widely used in Sardinia and other parts of Italy.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Gavino is Gavino Sambigucci (1592-1654), an Italian painter and artist from Bologna. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another notable Gavino was Gavino Guanco (1712-1799), a Sardinian philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement in Italy. He wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, politics, and education.
In the 19th century, Gavino Fara (1828-1899) was a Sardinian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was a supporter of Giuseppe Garibaldi and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
Gavino Ledda (1938-2009) was a renowned Sardinian novelist and poet who wrote in both Italian and Sardinian languages. His works explored themes of Sardinian identity, history, and culture, and he was widely celebrated for his contributions to Sardinian literature.
Lastly, Gavino Sanna (1957-present) is a contemporary Sardinian artist known for his innovative use of materials and techniques in sculpting. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and have received critical acclaim.
People
Gavino + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gavino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gavino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,508 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gavino going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 227,291 US residents.
Is Gavino a common name?
We classify Gavino as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,762 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gavino most popular?
The single biggest year for Gavino was 2008, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gavino is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gavino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gavino in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.