Boys name · Illinois
Gavin in Illinois
As of 2025, Gavin was the #249 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 46 births that year. Its total reaches 7,404 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1953.
Popularity over time
Gavin in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | #645 |
| 1969 | 9 | #590 |
| 1979 | 6 | #839 |
| 1988 | 18 | #466 |
| 1997 | 109 | #151 |
| 2006 | 379 | #44 |
| 2016 | 218 | #70 |
| 2025 | 46 | #249 |
Rank swung between #31 (2008) and #900 (1975) in Illinois, from #645 in 1953 to #249 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Illinois was 2009, with 466 Gavin births. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #31, in 2008.
Its highest rank in any state was #3, in South Dakota in 2009. See Gavin in every state →
How popular is Gavin in Illinois?
As of 2025, Gavin was the #249 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 46 births that year. Its total reaches 7,404 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1953.
How many babies are named Gavin in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 46 births of babies named Gavin in 2025.
What is the rank of Gavin in Illinois?
Gavin's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #249.
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.