Gavyne
A masculine name of English origin, possibly a variant of Gavin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gavyne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gavyne today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gavyne births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gavyne. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gavyne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,984
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Gavyne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gavyne 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 Gavyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gavyne
The name Gavyne is a variant of the name Gavin, which has its origins in the Celtic languages of ancient Britain and Ireland. It is derived from the Welsh name "Gawain" or the Breton name "Gauvain," both of which are linked to the legendary figure Sir Gawain, one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legends.
The name Gawain itself is believed to have been derived from the Welsh word "gwalch," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." This connection to a bird of prey suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, courage, and prowess in battle. The earliest recorded use of the name Gawain dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the medieval romance "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Gavyne was Gavyne Douglas, a Scottish prelate and poet who lived from around 1474 to 1522. He is best known for his translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Early Scots, which is considered a masterpiece of medieval Scottish literature.
Another notable figure with the name Gavyne was Gavyne Cullen, a Scottish prelate who served as Bishop of Aberdeen from 1546 to 1551. He played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and was a supporter of the Protestant cause.
In the 17th century, Gavyne Wood was a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived from around 1625 to 1685. He was a prominent figure in the city of Aberdeen and served as a magistrate and councilor.
During the 18th century, Gavyne Ramsay was a Scottish poet and playwright who lived from 1737 to 1799. He is best known for his plays "The Gentle Shepherd" and "The Maid of the Oaks," which were popular in their time.
In the 19th century, Gavyne Scott was a Scottish artist and engraver who lived from 1811 to 1888. He is renowned for his engravings of Scottish landscapes and architectural scenes, which helped to popularize the romantic vision of Scotland.
While the name Gavyne has its roots in ancient Celtic legends and medieval literature, it continues to be used as a variant of the more common name Gavin, carrying with it a sense of strength, courage, and connection to the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and the British Isles.
People
Gavyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gavyne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gavyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gavyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gavyne 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gavyne a common name?
We classify Gavyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gavyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Gavyne was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gavyne is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gavyne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gavyne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gavyne 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.
Is Gavyne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gavyne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gavyne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Gavyne as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.