Boys name · Iowa
Gavin in Iowa
Gavin was the 234th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 17 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1976, Iowa families have named 2,572 babies Gavin.
Popularity over time
Gavin in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 | 288th |
| 1985 | 10 | 196th |
| 1993 | 9 | 251st |
| 1999 | 57 | 77th |
| 2006 | 138 | 27th |
| 2012 | 105 | 27th |
| 2019 | 35 | 121st |
| 2025 | 17 | 234th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 288th in 1976 to 234th in 2025.
The most babies named Gavin in Iowa in a single year was 180, in 2007. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2007.
Across the country, Gavin reached its best rank of 3rd in South Dakota (2009). See Gavin in every state →
How popular is Gavin in Iowa?
Gavin was the 234th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 17 babies named Gavin that year. Since 1976, Iowa families have named 2,572 babies Gavin.
How many babies are named Gavin in Iowa?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Gavin in Iowa. The most babies named Gavin in Iowa in a single year was 180, in 2007.
What is the rank of Gavin in Iowa?
Gavin ranked 234th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2007.
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.