Name meaning & stats
Gavin
Gavin means “white hawk (debated)” (Celtic origin). 189,379 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Gavins are 2.0× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“white hawk (debated)”
CelticDebated
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
189,379 US babies were named Gavin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gavins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.0× | High · 45 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Medium · 18 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | Medium · 18 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 17 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Gavins show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Gavin has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 95% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)