Boys name · Illinois
Gavin in Illinois
Gavin was the 249th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 46 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1953, Illinois families have named 7,404 babies Gavin.
Popularity over time
Gavin in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 645th |
| 1969 | 9 | 590th |
| 1979 | 6 | 839th |
| 1988 | 18 | 466th |
| 1997 | 109 | 151st |
| 2006 | 379 | 44th |
| 2016 | 218 | 70th |
| 2025 | 46 | 249th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 645th in 1953 to 249th in 2025.
The most babies named Gavin in Illinois in a single year was 466, in 2009. Its best showing was 31st 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 Illinois?
Gavin was the 249th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 46 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1953, Illinois families have named 7,404 babies Gavin.
How many babies are named Gavin in Illinois?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Gavin in Illinois. The most babies named Gavin in Illinois in a single year was 466, in 2009.
What is the rank of Gavin in Illinois?
Gavin ranked 249th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 31st 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.