Boys name · California
Gavin in California
Gavin was the 456th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1946, California families have named 17,786 babies Gavin.
Popularity over time
Gavin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 729th |
| 1962 | 25 | 494th |
| 1973 | 46 | 362nd |
| 1983 | 69 | 346th |
| 1994 | 126 | 296th |
| 2004 | 762 | 82nd |
| 2015 | 584 | 91st |
| 2025 | 70 | 456th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 729th in 1946 to 456th in 2025.
The most babies named Gavin in California in a single year was 1,071, in 2008. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 2008.
Across the country, Gavin reached its best rank of 3rd in South Dakota (2009). See Gavin in every state →
How popular is Gavin in California?
Gavin was the 456th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1946, California families have named 17,786 babies Gavin.
How many babies are named Gavin in California?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Gavin in California. The most babies named Gavin in California in a single year was 1,071, in 2008.
What is the rank of Gavin in California?
Gavin ranked 456th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 2008.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.