Gavynn
Of English origin, meaning "the white hawk" or "white battle hawk".
Name Census estimates that about 221 living Americans carry the first name Gavynn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gavynn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gavynn births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gavynn. 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
221
~ 1 in 1,550,925 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,234
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Gavynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gavynn from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 118 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Gavynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gavynn 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 Gavynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gavynn
The name Gavynn is of Gaelic origin, derived from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 5th to 15th centuries AD. The name Gavynn is thought to be a variant spelling of the name Gavin, which itself is derived from the Welsh name Gawain or Gwalchmei, meaning "hawk of battle" or "hawk of May".
One of the earliest known references to the name Gavynn can be found in the medieval Arthurian legends, where it appears as the name of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Sir Gawain is a prominent figure in many of the Arthurian tales, known for his bravery, loyalty, and adherence to the chivalric code.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gavynn. One of the earliest recorded examples is Gavynn Douglas (c. 1474-1522), a Scottish poet and cleric who served as Bishop of Dunkeld. His most famous work is the translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Middle Scots, which is considered a landmark in Scottish literature.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Gavynn Hamilton (1737-1805), an American politician and lawyer who served as a delegate from Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in the drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution.
In the 19th century, Gavynn Grainger (1825-1898) was a notable Australian explorer and surveyor. He is credited with pioneering several significant routes and settlements in the Australian outback, contributing to the country's early exploration and development.
In the 20th century, Gavynn Bryars (1918-2003) was a British actor and writer, best known for his roles in various television series and films, including the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
More recently, Gavynn Cadogan (born 1980) is a contemporary British fashion designer and creative director. He has gained recognition for his innovative and sustainable approach to fashion, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Gavynn throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with this name.
People
Gavynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gavynn 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
Gavynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gavynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 221 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gavynn 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 1,550,925 US residents.
Is Gavynn a common name?
We classify Gavynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 223 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gavynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Gavynn was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gavynn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gavynn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gavynn 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.