How old is someone named Gavin?
The average Gavin is 19 years old.
Half of all living Gavins are between 14 and 23.
When was Gavin popular?
Gavin rose fast and peaked in 2007, then faded almost as fast. 69% of all Gavins were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 | 0 |
| 1920s | 124 | 0 |
| 1930s | 113 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 177 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 504 | 340 |
| 1960s | 1,571 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 2,670 | 2,400 |
| 1980s | 5,399 | 5,100 |
| 1990s | 17,324 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 88,670 | 87,000 |
| 2010s | 62,423 | 62,000 |
| 2020s | 10,641 | 11,000 |
How many Gavins are still alive?
About 190,000 Gavins are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 190,000 babies named Gavin since 1913.
Nearly every Gavin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Gavin?
About two in three living Gavins are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 66%
- Gen Alpha 25%
Is Gavin an old name?
Not really. Gavin is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Gavin will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Gavin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Gavins are men.
Names the same age as Gavin
NAME TWIN
Gavin's name twin is Camren. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Camren's age curve is the closest match to Gavin's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Gavyn (18)
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Questions about the name Gavin
How old is the average Gavin?
The average Gavin in the US is 19 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gavin?
About 190,000 Gavins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 190,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Gavin most popular?
In 2007, when about 12,000 baby boys were named Gavin.
Is Gavin a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 66% of living Gavins are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this